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Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, 230-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)xDrive all-wheel-drive system
Hill Descent ControlDouble-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms (328i xDrive and 335i xDrive have steel lower arms and a steel subframe, plus an aluminum thrust plate)
5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse armsFront and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
Exterior
V Spoke (Style 360) light alloy wheels, 16 x 7.0 and 205/55 run-flat1 all-season tires 2Tire Pressure Monitor
Halogen high- and low-beam headlights and Corona headlight-ringsHalogen free-form front foglights
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washersHeated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
Chrome-plated exhaust tips
Interior seating and trim
8-way adjustable front seats (includes 2-way headrests with Active Head Restraints feature)Leatherette upholstery
Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop buttonAdvanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings,3 audio tone settings and radio presets with optional Navigation system, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settingsFront-seat center armrest
Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel columnPower front and rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation
Dynamic Cruise ControlBMW Ambiance Lighting front and rear
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrorsGround-illuminating lights in door handles
Locking gloveboxElectric interior trunk release
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® phone controls (if so equipped)Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status display, and Condition Based Service indicatorOn-board computer with Check Control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)Auxiliary audio input for portable music players
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception
Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Adaptive Brake Lights
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety featuresFront and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Active HeadrestsDriver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbagsFront safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicatorInterlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlockingCoded Driveaway Protection
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for installation of child-restraint seatLATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lightsProgrammable Daytime Running Lights
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service™ (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)