Standard
Features
Performance and
efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower
6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block,
Valvetronic, and Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
Electronic 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)
Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components
(forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and
brake components
Double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms
5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
Exterior
16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 268) light-alloy wheels, 205/55R-16 run-flat1
all-season tires
Tire Pressure Monitor
Halogen high- and low-beam headlights
Halogen free-form front foglights
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo
CD/MP3 player audio system with 10 speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Radio
Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna; displays
MP3 song title and artist
Auxiliary audio input for portable music players
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
Instrumentation and
Controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
Check Control vehicle monitor system with pictogram display, oil status
display, and Condition Based Service indicator
On-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
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button
Advanced 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 on-board 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, maximum air
conditioning, heat at rest, more powerful fan, and recall of individual user
settings
2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation, sliding interior
sunshade, and wind deflector
Front-seat center armrest with climate-controlled storage compartment
Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)
Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Power front and rear windows with “one-touch” up/down operation
Dynamic Cruise Control
BMW 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
mirrors
Ground-illuminating lights in door handles
Locking glovebox
Electric interior trunk release
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system
Safety and Security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Adaptive Brake Lights
MRS5 centralized safety control system4
Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
with “smart” dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment and sensor to help
prevent unnecessary passenger’s airbag deployment
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
Automatic safety belt pretensioners at front and rear outboard seating
positions
Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger’s Airbag Off
indicator
Interlocking 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 unlocking
Coded Driveaway Protection
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for
installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights,
and unlocks doors
Programmable daytime running lights
Fiber-optics-based MOST-Bus architecture for safety systems5
BMW Ultimate Service™
BMW Ultimate Service is a collection of services that comes with all new
BMWs, at no charge, for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
It includes the BMW Maintenance Program, which covers all
factory-recommended maintenance and items that need replacement due to
normal wear and tear; unlimited-mileage Roadside Assistance; and a New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Options & Packages
Included
Performance and
efficiency
6-speed STEPTRONIC
automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control
Exterior
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling
Metallic paint
Interior seating
8-way power front seats
with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 pre-sets for exterior
mirror and seat positions
Leather upholstery
3-stage heated front seats
Split fold-down through-load rear seats and ski bag
Poplar Natural Wood trim
Comfort and convenience
Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control
Park Distance Control (PDC) (rear only)
Bluetooth® wireless technology7 for hands-free calling, capable of
downloading virtually an entire phonebook using BMW-approved Bluetooth
technology enabled mobile phones8
Audio system
iPod and USB adaptor (includes cable connector)
Safety and Security
BMW Assist™10 with
Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth
enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition
capabilities
Cold Weather Package
3-stage heated front seats
Split fold-down through-load rear seats and ski bag
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Premium Package
8-way power front seats
with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory for exterior mirror and seat
positions
4-way adjustable power lumbar support for front seats
Leather upholstery
Interior and power-adjustable folding exterior mirrors with
automatic-dimming function; digital compass
Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
BMW Assist™10 with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling
(with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech
recognition capabilities
Sport Package
Double Spoke (Styling 161)
light-alloy wheels, 17 x 8.0 front, 17 x 8.5 rear; 225/45R-17 front,
255/40R-17 rear run-flat1 performance tires
8-way manual adjustable front sport seats with adjustable back bolsters, and
2-way headrests and thigh support
8-way power front sport seats with adjustable back bolsters, 2-way manual
headrests and thigh support; driver memory for exterior mirror and seat
positions
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and
Bluetooth phone2 controls
Sport suspension calibration
