BMW2012 ActiveHybrid 3 Specs

2012 (F30) BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015 (F30)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6 Turbo MHEV

155 mph

5.3 seconds

335 BHP

47.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

390 L
kg
1,730 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
5.3 seconds
0-60 mph
5.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
194 BHP/Tonne
Combined Power
335 BHP
Combined Torque
330 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
47.9 mpg
Urban
53.3 mpg
Extra Urban
44.1 mpg
Total Range
600 Miles
CO2 Emissions
139 g/Km

Electric Powertrain - Mild Hybrid

Electric Powertrain - Mild Hybrid
Peak Power
55 BHP
56 ps
Peak Output
41 kW
Peak Torque
155 lb·ft
210 N·m
E-Mode
27.4 kWh/100mi.
17 kWh/100km
E-Mode MPGe
147.9 MPGe
E-Mode Range
2 Miles
Battery Size
0.68 kWh (net)
1.3 kWh (gross)

Petrol Engine - Mild Hybrid

Petrol Engine - Mild Hybrid
Displacement
3 Litre
2,979 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
300 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
304 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
300 lb·ft @ 1,200 RPM
407 N·m @ 1,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
N55B30
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 89.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
101 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
50 BHP
Unitary Capacity
497 cc
BMEP
17.2 Bar
249 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
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
390 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,730 kg
Gross Weight
2,185 kg
Maximum Payload
455 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 E
£200
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6

Performance Rating3
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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