EPA Vehicle Specs

2012 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 BMW 3 Series (19–27 MPG combined) across 24 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Subcompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Compact Cars
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 3.0 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
19–27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,050–$4,350
Configurations
24

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2012 BMW 3 Series. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive17–1925–2620–22$3,750–$4,100—
4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive2333–3426–27$3,050–$3,150—
6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive17–2323–3219–26$3,150–$4,350—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2012 BMW 3 Series (24 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
328ci ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182621$3,900
328ci ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline172620$4,100
328iRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)42.0Premium Gasoline233326$3,150
328iRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.0Premium Gasoline233427$3,050
328i CoupeRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182821$3,900
328i CoupeRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline182722$3,750
328i Coupe xDriveAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline172520$4,100
328i Coupe xDriveAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline172520$4,100
328i Sport WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182621$3,900
328i Sport WagonRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline172620$4,100
328i xDrive Sport WagonAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline172520$4,100
328i xDrive Sport WagonAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline172520$4,100
335ci ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182722$3,750
335ci ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline192722$3,750
335iRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)63.0Premium Gasoline233226$3,150
335iRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline202923$3,550
335i CoupeRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182722$3,750
335i CoupeRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline192722$3,750
335i Coupe xDriveAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)63.0Premium Gasoline182621$3,900
335i Coupe xDriveAll-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline192622$3,750
335is ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S7)63.0Premium Gasoline172319$4,350
335is ConvertibleRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline182621$3,900
335is CoupeRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S7)63.0Premium Gasoline172319$4,350
335is CoupeRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd63.0Premium Gasoline182621$3,900

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2012 BMW 3 Series?

According to EPA data, the 2012 BMW 3 Series is rated at 19–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2012 BMW 3 Series have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2012 BMW 3 Series use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 BMW 3 Series?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $4,350.

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