BMW2012 ActiveHybrid 3 Specs

2012 (F30) BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Specs & Performance

2012 - 2015 (F30)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6 Turbo MHEV

155 mph

5.3 seconds

335 hp

39.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

13.8 ft3
lb
3,814 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
39.9 mpg
City
44.4 mpg
Highway
36.7 mpg
Total Range
600 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
224 g/Mile

Electric Powertrain - Mild Hybrid

Electric Powertrain - Mild Hybrid
Peak Power
55 hp
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
123.2 MPGe
E-Mode Range
2 Miles
Battery Size
0.68 kWh (net)
1.3 kWh (gross)

Gasoline Engine - Mild Hybrid

Gasoline Engine - Mild Hybrid
Capacity
3 Liter
181.8 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
300 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
N55B30
Compression Ratio
10:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 3.528 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
1.66 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
50 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.3 in3
BMEP
249 PSI
17.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
8 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
225/50R17
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
13.8 ft3
Turning Radius
37.1 ft
Curb Weight
3,814 lbs
Gross Weight
4,817 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,003 lbs
Length
182 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
★★★★★
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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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2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Rankings

Fastest BMWs #19 / 1.7K
Fastest Sedans #208 / 5K
Top Power/Weight BMWs #240 / 1.7K
Top BHP BMWs #260 / 1.7K
Best 0-62 mph BMWs #303 / 1.7K
Best MPG Hybrid #393 / 900+
Top HP/cu in BMWs #409 / 1.6K
Quickest 0-62 Sedans #493 / 5K
Best MPG BMWs #548 / 1.7K
Top lb·ft BMWs #585 / 1.7K
Most Powerful Sedans #592 / 5K
2010s Fastest #790 / 9.2K
Best MPG Sedans #927 / 5K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #1,321 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #1,355 / 9.2K
Fastest #1,764 / 22.9K
Quickest 0-62 mph #2,554 / 22.9K
Most Powerful #2,703 / 22.9K
Best MPG #6,365 / 22.9K
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