BMW2012 320i Specs

2012 (F30) BMW 320i Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015 (F30)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4 Turbo

146 mph

7.3 seconds

181 BHP

46.3 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

480 L
kg
1,475 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
146 mph
0-62 mph
7.3 seconds
0-60 mph
7.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
123 BHP/Tonne
Power
181 BHP
Torque
199 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
46.3 mpg
Urban
34.4 mpg
Extra Urban
57.6 mpg
Total Range
611 Miles
CO2 Emissions
144 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,997 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
181 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
184 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
199 lb·ft @ 1,250 RPM
270 N·m @ 1,250 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
N20B20
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 90.1 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.93:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
91 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
45 BHP
Unitary Capacity
499 cc
BMEP
17 Bar
246.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
8 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/60R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
480 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,475 kg
Gross Weight
1,950 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
Tow Capacity
695-1,600 kg
Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,811 mm
Height
1,429 mm
Wheelbase
2,810 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
95%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
86%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band F
£225
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2012 BMW 320i Rankings

Best MPG BMWs #603 / 1.7K
Top BHP/L BMWs #672 / 1.6K
Fastest BMWs #846 / 1.7K
Best 0-62 mph BMWs #910 / 1.7K
Top Power/Weight BMWs #975 / 1.7K
Best MPG Saloons #1,049 / 5K
Top BHP BMWs #1,120 / 1.7K
Top lb·ft BMWs #1,256 / 1.7K
Quickest 0-62 Saloons #1,389 / 5K
Fastest Saloons #1,505 / 5K
Best MPG Petrol #1,721 / 14.6K
Most Powerful Saloons #2,109 / 5K
2010s Fastest #2,669 / 9.2K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #2,860 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #3,837 / 9.2K
Fastest #5,319 / 22.9K
Quickest 0-62 mph #5,980 / 22.9K
Best MPG #7,136 / 22.9K
Most Powerful #8,481 / 22.9K
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