2012 BMW M3 Trim Comparison
Base Coupe
Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
4.0L V8 |
4.0L V8 |
|
| Horsepower |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
|
| Torque |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
|
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
|
| Displacement (cc) |
3999 |
3999 |
|
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3.0 |
3.6 X 3.0 |
|
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
12.0:1 |
|
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3703.8 |
4144.7 |
|
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.7 |
108.7 |
|
| Length (in.) |
181.8 |
181.8 |
|
| Width (in.) |
71.0 |
71.0 |
|
| Height (in.) |
55.8 |
54.8 |
|
| Track Front (in.) |
60.6 |
60.6 |
|
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.6 |
60.6 |
|
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
4 |
4 |
|
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.4 |
38.0 |
|
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.8 |
36.5 |
|
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.8 |
42.0 |
|
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.7 |
32.0 |
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| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.3 |
55.3 |
|
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.9 |
49.3 |
|
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
|
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
Std. |
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| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
|
Interior
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
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| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
|
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Compare Against Other Trims
2012 BMW M3 Base Coupe
2012 BMW M3 Base Convertible