BMW 3 Series sixth generation
The BMW 3 Series sixth generation (2012–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: F30, F31, F34 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,620–4,820 mm RDW | 4,630–4,830 mm TC | 4,624–4,824 mm |
| Width | 1,810–1,830 mm RDW | 1,810–1,830 mm TC | 1,811–1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,420–1,510 mm RDW | 1,430–1,510 mm TC | 1,429–1,508 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810–2,920 mm RDW | 2,810–2,920 mm TC | 2,810–2,920 mm |
| Front track | 1,530–1,549 mm ASTRA | 1,530–1,540 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,550–1,586 mm ASTRA | 1,570–1,590 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,365–1,635 kg RDW | 1,495–1,819 kg TC | 1,385–1,780 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,465–1,735 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,955–2,195 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,100–1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 695–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–793 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,718–2,888 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 57–60 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 210–250 km/h RDW | – | 198–280 km/h |
| Torque | 260–600 Nm ASTRA | – | 220–630 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 65 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 2.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 225/45R18, 225/50R17, 255/40R18, 225/55R16, 225/40R19, 255/35R19, 225/35R20
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2018: ★★★★★
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 91.9% (91.7–92.1) | 91.0% | 76,541 |
| 6–8 years | 89.5% (89.4–89.6) | 86.4% | 260,078 |
| 9–12 years | 86.0% (85.8–86.3) | 77.9% | 88,097 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.6% | 28.1% |
| Brakes | 16.6% | 21.3% |
| Suspension | 6.9% | 14.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 5.3% | 9.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.7% | 3.9% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
879 complaints for model years 2014–2018. 63 crashes · 40 fires · 49 injuries
- Engine 338
- Electrical system 199
- Fuel system 177
- Transmission and drivetrain 84
- Brakes 64
- Airbags 47
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 34 versions of the BMW 3 Series sixth generation
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United States 19 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 202–224 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 202–215 g/km |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 35–36 MPG (6.5–6.7 L/100 km) EPA | 176–177 g/km |
| 2016–2018SIDI; PHEV | 2.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 114–117 g/km |
| 2014–2018 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA | 183–188 g/km |
| 2012–2018SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 201–212 g/km |
| 2013–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 217–237 g/km |
| 2012–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–224 g/km |
| 2012–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21–24 MPG (9.8–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 235–265 g/km |
| 2012–2018SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 233–251 g/km |
| 2013–2015SIDI | 3.0 L | Hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197–198 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 216 g/km |
| 2012–2013SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–258 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 261 g/km |
| 2013SIDI | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 285 g/km |
| 2012–2013 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 275–276 g/km |
| 2013 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 286 g/km |
| 2012–2013 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 257–265 g/km |
| 2012–2013 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 251–277 g/km |
Canada 15 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018Compact | 2.0 L | Plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 113–118 g/km | 23 km |
| 2014–2018Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Diesel | 8-speed automatic | 6.7–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 181–189 g/km | – |
| 2014–2018Compact · Full-size · Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.9–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 208–213 g/km | – |
| 2013–2018Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 7.8–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 183–228 g/km | – |
| 2014–2018Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–246 g/km | – |
| 2014–2018Full-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.0–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–238 g/km | – |
| 2013–2017Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 8.2–8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 189–207 g/km | – |
| 2013–2017Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 196–211 g/km | – |
| 2015Compact · Full-size | 3.0 L | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km | – |
| 2012–2013Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.7–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 246–265 g/km | – |
| 2012–2013Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.4–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–267 g/km | – |
| 2013Compact · Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.3–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–244 g/km | – |
| 2012–2013Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 12.0–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–281 g/km | – |
| 2012Subcompact · Station wagon: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265 g/km | – |
| 2012Subcompact · Station wagon: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 269 g/km | – |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.