BMW 3 Series - Generation 5.2 (2010-2012)

BMW 3 SERIES (2010-2012)

An update for 2010 reduced the model line-up to two models which eliminated other engine options. The remaining powertrain options were upgraded while the 318i had a severe downgrade to steel wheels. It would be replaced by the F30 model in 2012.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	320d Sport	318i
Years Available	February 2010-May 2012	February 2010-May 2012
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	N47D20 2.0 DOHC 16V I6	N43B20U0 2.0 DOHC 16V I6
Horsepower	177hp @ 4,000rpm	143hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	350Nm @ 1,750-3,000rpm	190Nm @ 4,250rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Manual/6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	61 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,531mm	4,531mm
Width	1,817mm	1,817mm
Height	1,421mm	1,421mm
Wheelbase	2,760mm	2,760mm
Curb Weight	1,520kg	1,360kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	225/45 R17, Run Flat Tires	205/55 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control	Yes, Cornering Brake Control and Dynamic Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers, Chrome Tail Pipe Finisher	LED Park Lamps, Front Signal Indicators, Brake Lamps and Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric/Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Wood Accents. Deletes: Gear Shift Indicator, Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function	Titanium Matte Accents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Gear Shift Indicator, iDrive, On Board Computer, Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	13	8
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop	Yes, Push Button Start/Stop
NOTES	iDrive added sometime in 2011.	iDrive added sometime in 2011. 6-speed automatic standard in 2011.
RIVALS	Audi A4, Jaguar X Type, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C Class, Volvo S60