BMW 3 Series Touring 2008–2012 car dimensions: 4527 mm long, 1817 mm wide and 1418 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,505 kg. Braked towing is 1,250 kg.
Base models get manual air conditioning and a Professional radio with CD. Higher trims add two-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors and cruise control. A reversing camera is available as an option. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems. Navigation brings a colour display controlled by iDrive.
Boot holds 460 litres with seats up. Fold the 60:40 split rear seats for 1385 litres. Separate opening rear window and load securing points help with everyday loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1250 kg on manual versions, rising to 1400 kg with automatic. Unbraked limit is 695 kg. Payload is 540 kg. Roof load and towbar download sit at 75 kg each. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed for work use.
The cabin feels solid and driver-focused with clear controls and good long-distance seating support. Base models use manual height-adjustable seats in cloth. Optional sports seats add strong side bolster grip that can be adjusted electrically for better hold. Full or part-electric multi-way front seats with memory are available on higher grades. Manual air conditioning is standard on entry trims while automatic climate control appears on SE and above. A multi-function leather steering wheel is standard. Split-folding rear seats create flexible load space. The optional panoramic glass roof opens the cabin with light and air. Heated front seats and heated steering wheel options help in cold weather.
Combined fuel use 6.3 l/100 km manual, 6.8 l/100 km automatic
CO2 emissions 147 g/km manual, 159 g/km automatic, Euro 5
Condition Based Service: oil interval flexible up to 30 000 km or 2 years
Brake fluid change every 24 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars adult occupant for the 3 Series generation
Standard safety: DSC with ABS/DTC, front/side/head airbags, crash-active head restraints, ISOFIX
The 318i Touring runs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with High Precision Injection. Official combined fuel consumption sits at 6.3 litres per 100 km with the six-speed manual gearbox and 147 g/km CO2. The six-speed automatic raises that to 6.8 litres per 100 km and 159 g/km CO2. Both versions meet Euro 5 emissions rules. Real-world figures stay close when driven gently thanks to standard EfficientDynamics features such as brake energy regeneration and auto start-stop on manuals.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. Sensors track oil quality, brake wear and filter life so intervals adapt to driving style. Oil and filter changes are typically due between 15 000 km and 30 000 km or every two years at the latest. Brake fluid is fixed at 24 months. Cabin microfilters and vehicle checks follow similar flexible or time-based rules. Adhering to the CBS display keeps the car reliable and protects residual value.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the period. Dynamic Stability Control with ABS, DTC, cornering brake control and brake assist is standard. Six airbags cover driver, passenger, front sides and full-length head curtains. Crash-active front head restraints and three-point belts with pretensioners and force limiters protect all seats. ISOFIX anchors are fitted on outer rear seats. The generation scored five stars for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP testing of the related sedan. the Touring shares the same passenger cell.
Living with the car is straightforward. Boot space runs from 460 litres to 1385 litres with seats folded. A mobility kit or run-flat tyres handle punctures. The separate opening rear window eases loading. High dealer labour rates raise service costs but genuine parts last well. Regular CBS care and timely brake fluid changes keep the car easy and safe to own over high mileages.
Length 4527 mm, Width 1817 mm, Height 1418 mm, Wheelbase 2760 mm (3 Series Touring 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Ibérica, Datos técnicos BMW Serie 3 Touring , edition 09/2010, valid 01.09.2010, 318i Touring six-speed manual, The 320i manual shares the body dimensions and the, the engine figures are the 318i.