The All-New 3 Series Sedan
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| | | | 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 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 (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 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 | | V Spoke (Style 360) light alloy wheels, 16 x 7.0 and 205/55 run-flat1 all-season tires 2 | Tire Pressure Monitor | | Halogen high- and low-beam headlights and Corona headlight-rings | Halogen free-form front foglights | | Heated 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 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 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 settings | Front-seat center armrest | | 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 | | | | | | 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 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 | | | | | 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 features | Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) | | Active Headrests | 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 deployment | | Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags | Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners | | 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 activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights |
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