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MSRP:
$34,900 - $60,800
Value:
Below Average
MPG:
23 city/34 hwy
Any Make
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$36,450
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$35,950
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$39,465
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2012 BMW 3 Series Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
BMW
Model
3-Series
Trim
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Convertible
- 328i RWD L6
- 335i RWD L6
- 335is RWD L6
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Coupe
- 328i RWD L6
- 328i xDrive AWD L6
- 335i RWD L6
- 335is RWD L6
- 335i xDrive AWD L6
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Sedan
- 328i RWD L4
- 335i RWD L6
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Wagon
- 328i RWD L6
- 328i xDrive AWD L6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
MSRP
$34,900.00
$35,705.00
$33,300.00
$33,100.00
Destination
$895.00
$895.00
$875.00
$895.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Standard Engine
2L 240hp I4
3.5L 280hp V6
2L 211hp I4
2.5L 218hp V6
Horsepower
240 @ 5000 RPM
280 @ 6200 RPM
211 @ 4300 RPM
218 @ 6400 RPM
Torque
260 @ 1250 RPM
254 @ 5000 RPM
258 @ 1500 RPM
187 @ 4800 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1997
3471
1984
2496
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.3 X 3.5
3.5 X 3.7
3.2 X 3.7
3.3 X 2.9
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
11.2:1
9.6:1
10.3:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
City (mpg)
23
20
22
20
Highway (mpg)
34
29
30
29
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3406.1
3725.8
3626.6
3549.4
Wheelbase (in.)
110.6
109.3
110.6
112.2
Length (in.)
182.5
194
185.2
187.9
Width (in.)
71.3
74
71.9
69.8
Height (in.)
56.3
57.2
56.2
57.2
Track Front (in.)
60.3
63.2
61.6
59.8
Track Rear (in.)
61.9
63.8
61.1
60.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
40.3
38.4
40
40.5
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.7
36.7
37.5
37.7
Front Legroom (in.)
42
42.5
N/A
43.9
Rear Legroom (in.)
35.1
36.2
N/A
34.7
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.1
58.2
55.5
55.6
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
55.1
56.2
54.3
55.2
Front Hip Room (in.)
57.1
55.7
N/A
55.1
Rear Hip Room (in.)
57.4
54.8
N/A
53.7
Payload & Towing
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
98.2
91
99
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Front Suspension
strut
wishbone
multi-link
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
225/50R17
245/50R17
245/45R17
225/55R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
N/A
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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BMW 3-Series 328i
Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Acura TL
Audi A4 Premium
Infiniti G25
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
Std.
Std.
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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