BMW2012 328i xDrive Specs

2012 (F30) BMW 328i xDrive Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015 (F30)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4 Turbo

155 mph

5.7 seconds

242 BHP

41.5 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

480 L
kg
1,535 kg
Front - AWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
5.7 seconds
0-60 mph
5.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
158 BHP/Tonne
Power
242 BHP
Torque
258 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
41.5 mpg
Urban
31.4 mpg
Extra Urban
51.4 mpg
Total Range
547 Miles
CO2 Emissions
159 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,997 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
242 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
245 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
258 lb·ft @ 1,250 RPM
350 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
121 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
61 BHP
Unitary Capacity
499 cc
BMEP
22 Bar
319.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
AWD
All-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
8 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/50R17
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
11.7 m
Kerb Weight
1,535 kg
Gross Weight
2,060 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
Tow Capacity
750-1,700 kg
Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,811 mm
Height
1,434 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 G
£275
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating3
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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2012 BMW 328i xDrive Rankings

Fastest BMWs #19 / 1.7K
Top BHP/L BMWs #175 / 1.6K
Fastest Saloons #210 / 5K
Best 0-62 mph BMWs #455 / 1.7K
Top Power/Weight BMWs #519 / 1.7K
Quickest 0-62 Saloons #655 / 5K
Top BHP BMWs #728 / 1.7K
Best MPG BMWs #766 / 1.7K
2010s Fastest #790 / 9.2K
Top lb·ft BMWs #921 / 1.7K
Most Powerful Saloons #1,281 / 5K
Best MPG Saloons #1,456 / 5K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #1,598 / 9.2K
Fastest #1,770 / 23K
2010s Most Powerful #2,436 / 9.2K
Best MPG Petrol #2,978 / 14.6K
Quickest 0-62 mph #3,164 / 23K
Most Powerful #5,245 / 23K
Best MPG #9,366 / 23K
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