Features & Specs

Performance and efficiency
4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingDirect ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)Brake Energy Regeneration system
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and brake pad wear indicators
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steeringDynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Electronic limited-slip differential
Exterior and aerodynamics
Star Spoke (Style 330) 18 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 245/45 run-flat1 all-season tires2Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, LED Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights
Front foglightsRain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed
Power adjustable, heated, folding, body-color side-view mirrors
Interior seating and trim
18-way power Multi-contour front seats; includes articulated upper backrest, 4-way lumbar support, passenger's-seat memory, Active Head Restraints, and adjustable thigh support (requires Nappa Leather)Dakota Leather upholstery and door trim
Dark Wood trimOpen storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage
Fold-up rear seat center armrestFloormats
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button with Keyless-go feature2-way power moonroof with remote, expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade
Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lockAutomatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filtersAutomatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exitPark Distance Control (front and rear)
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrorsAmbiance lighting
Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming functionFront map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrorsDual cupholders in front and rear
Automatic headlight on/off controlFully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release
Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, front center console storage compartment, rear center console, and in trunkAdditional 12-V power outlets
Glove compartment
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)3Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped3), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometeriDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons
Condition-Based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive systemService Interval Indicator and expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
Tire Pressure MonitorRear-window defroster
Dynamic Cruise Control4Hard drive-based Navigation system with voice feedback, Voice command system and Real Time Traffic Information
Black Panel DisplayIntegrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Rear-view Camera (528i, 528i xDrive, 535i and 535i xDrive require Park Distance Control)
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, MP3 capabilities, and 10-speaker, multichannel high-fidelity sound system incorporating an analog amplifier with 180-watt output power. The system includes 3 tweeters, 5 midrange speakers and one central bass speaker located under each front seatHD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception
iPod® and USB adapterSatellite radio preparation
Safety and security
Driver'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 deployment3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
Active Head Restraints for driver and front passengerFront- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS)
Front-seat side-impact airbagsAcoustic safety-belt warning
Front safety belts with automatic pretensionersLATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impactsBMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
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 lightsAnti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at your authorized BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic featureAdaptive Brakelights
BMW Assist™ Safety Plan with Bluetooth® wireless technology: includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService, Mobile Office features5; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service® (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)