2012 BMW 3 Series Specifications

6-speed manual transmission (STD)

2.0-liter, dual overhead cam (DOHC), 16-valve, 240-horsepower inline 4-cylinder engine with aluminum engine block, TwinPower Turbo technology, high precision direct injection, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

Engine start/stop button

Auto start-stop function

Driving dynamics control with eco pro, comfort and sport settings (and sport+ in sport line)

Direct ignition system with knock control

Electronic throttle control

Electronically controlled engine cooling (map coooling)

Rear wheel drive

Double-pivot type front suspension with spring struts and anti-roll bar

5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms

Extra-lightweight chassis components, tailored axle kinematics and high-precision steering system

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

Servotronic power assist steering

Brake energy regeneration system

High performance, lightweight 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), dynamic brake control (DBC) and cornering brake control (CBC)

Star spoke (style 393) 17 x 7.5 light alloy wheels and 225/50 run flat all season tires

Halogen high- and low-beam headlights

Halogen free-form front foglights

Adaptive brake lights

Heated dual power mirrors

Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control

Ground-illuminating lights in 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

Satellite radio preparation

iPod and USB adapter

Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and phonebook downloading capabilities

8-way adjustable front bucket seats includes 2-way headrests with active head restraints feature

2-way headrests with active head restraints

Leatherette upholstery

Front-seat center armrest

Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders

Floormats

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

On-board computer with check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status, including oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information such as micro-filter status. It also provides travel information, travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more

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 and rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operation

Dynamic cruise control

Advanced vehicle key memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings, audio tone settings and radio presets, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences

Electric interior trunk release

iDrive system with 6.5-inch full color flat-screen display, controller and 6 programmable memory buttons

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

4 12-volt power sockets

Satin silver matte trim

Storage package

BMW ambiance lighting front & 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

Knee airbags for driver and front passenger

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 and front and rear head protection system (HPS)

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

BMW's advanced safety system for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features

Impact sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery and turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlock doors

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

Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners

LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

Child safety rear door locks

Emergency trunk release

Tire pressure monitor