2012-2019 3 Series OverviewBMW 3 Series Overview (2012 - 2019)
F30 / F31 / F34 / F80
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 174 mph
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- 3.9 - 11.2 seconds
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- 114 - 454 BHP
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- 32.1 - 148.7 mpg
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- 1,460 - 1,820 kg
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- 520 - 1,600 L (Hatchback)
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- 370 - 480 L (Saloon)
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- 495 - 1,500 L (Estate)
This generation of the BMW 3 Series (F30 / F31 / F34 / F80) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2012 - 2019. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 114 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 454 BHP 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 3 Series is the BMW M3 CS which scores 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 454 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 286 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 174 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 316d Touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 863 miles and can store 495-1,500 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 745 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,600 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
