Compare 2012 BMW 328 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,700 | $33,300 | $39,015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,605 | $30,970 | $36,869 |
| Destination | $895 | $875 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | 180W | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | PASS-Key III+ |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | TheftLock |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P245/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 255/35WR10 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.23 | 3.69 | 3.23 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 181.9 " | 185.2 " | 192.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.2 " | 72.0 " | 72.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.9 " | 56.2 " | 58.0 " |
| Engine | 3.0L I-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 230 @ 6,500 Rpm | 211 @ 4,300 Rpm | 270 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 200 @ 2,750 Rpm | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm | 223 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 83 Mph | 93 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.35/3.46 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.50/3.16 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 Lbs. | 3,616 Lbs. | 4,026 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,288 Lbs. | N/A | 5,247 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,326 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,921 Lbs. |
| Payload | 882 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 " | 110.6 " | 113.4 " |
| Front Track | 59.1 " | 61.6 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 61.1 " | 62.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.8 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.7 " | 35.2 " | 36.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 40.0 " | 38.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 37.5 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.5 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.9 " | 54.3 " | 54.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 25.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 11.1 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 58.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.1 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | poor | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
