Applies to 2012-13 models
| Overall evaluation | G |
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| Structure and safety cage | G |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | A |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
| Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories.
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The BMW 3 series sedan was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2012 BMW 335i 4-door |
| Weight | 3,560 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 111 in. |
| Length | 183 in. |
| Width | 71 in. |
| Engine | 3.0 L turbocharged 6-cylinder |
| EPA ratings | 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1120 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | -16.5 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1120 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 323 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 41 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 36 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.37 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.72 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 2.8 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.5 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 157 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 64 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1120 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 125 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 14 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 17 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 1.69 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.18 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 0.6 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.5 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 128 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 44 |