Performance The
innovative turbocharged 2.0-liter in the 2012 BMW 328i might be one of
BMW's best yet. The engine churns out an impressive 240 horsepower from
the new turbo-4, and makes slightly more than its rated 255 pound-feet
of torque, which begins building from 1,250 rpm. This newfound low-end
thrust makes the 328i even more playful on winding roads than many
previous generations despite the switch from a 6 cylinder to a 4
cylinder engine.
Fuel Economy More
impressive is the new engine's ability to deliver excellent fuel
economy. This 328i car is EPA rated at 23 city/34 highway mpg and 27 mpg
combined. This is a 9 mpg improvement over the prior generation.
Safety The
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the all-new 2012 BMW 3
Series Sedan a "Top Safety Pick," continuing BMW's long-standing
commitment to offering class-leading safety with each new model. In
order to earn "Top Safety Pick," a car must receive a rating of "good,"
the Institute's highest rating, in all of four tests: 40 mph frontal
offset impact, side impact, rear impact protection/head restraint and
rollover protection and must be equipped with an electronic stability
control system like BMW's Dynamic Stability Control.