2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications

6-speed manual transmission (STD)

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

Engine Start/Stop button

Electronic throttle control

Rear wheel drive

Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

Sport suspension calibration

Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension

Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

Chrome-plated exhaust tips

V Spoke (Style 338) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels 225/45 run-flat all-season tires

Xenon Adaptive Headlights w/dynamic auto-leveling and Corona headlight-rings

Halogen free-form front foglights

Adaptive Brake Lights

Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

HiFi sound 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

8-way adjustable driver's bucket seat and 6-way adjustable front passenger's bucket seat includes 2-way headrests

Leatherette upholstery

Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment

Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover

Floor Mats

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

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

Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout

Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking

Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release

Coded Driveaway Protection

Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Dynamic Cruise Control

Electric interior trunk release

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

Rear window defroster

Locking glovebox

Front cupholders

Auxiliary power outlet

Dark burl walnut wood trim

Door storage pockets with covers

Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors

BMW Ambiance lighting

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

Front seatback storage nets

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

Programmable Daytime Running Lights

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

Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)

Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

Automatic safety belt assistant

Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat

LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

Emergency trunk release

Tire Pressure Monitor