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The quintessential sports sedan is back - and better than ever. With a powerful 230 hp engine featuring Valvetronic technology, a 5-link/5-beam rear suspension, and increased passenger room, performance and luxury are perfectly blended in a more powerful, more agile sedan offering more safety and comfort features than ever before. Advanced Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and optional Active Steering help keep the driver in total control, while premium interior materials like leather, Poplar Natural wood trim or brushed Aluminum, create an alluring atmosphere to satisfy their senses.

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 156) 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

Interior seating

8-way adjustable front seats (includes 2-way headrests)

Leatherette upholstery

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® phone2 controls

Front seatback storage nets

Burl Walnut Wood trim

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.If your vehicle is a model year 2007 or later and is equipped with the BMW Assist™ and Bluetooth® system either as an option or as part of the Premium Package, you’ll also receive a four-year, unlimited mileage subscription to the BMW Assist Safety Plan. Among the features is TeleService, an exclusive benefit that allows your vehicle to contact your BMW center directly when it needs service or maintenance.Learn more about BMW Ultimate Service Learn more about BMW Assist, including TeleService and the optional Convenience Plan Details are also available in your Owner’s Manual.

Options & Packages

Technical Data

	Weight
	Unladen		3340 [3406] lbs
	Weight distribution, front/rear - Manual Transmission		50.5/49.5 %
	Weight distribution, front/rear - Automatic transmission		51.1/48.9 %
	Engine
	Liter/type		3.0/inline 6
	Bore/stroke		3.35/3.46 inch
	Nominal output/rpm		230/6500 hp
	Max. torque/rpm		200/2750 lb-ft
	Compression ratio		10.7 :1
	Fuel grade		Unleaded premium
	Transmission
	Manual gear ratios - I/II		4.32/2.46 :1
	Manual gear ratios - III/IV		1.66/1.23 :1
	Manual gear ratios - V/VI/R		1.00/0.85/3.94 :1
	Manual gear ratios - Final drive ratio		3.23 :1
	Automatic gear ratios - I/II		4.07/2.37 :1
	Automatic gear ratios - III/IV		1.55/1.16 :1
	Automatic gear ratios - V/VI/R		0.85/0.67/3.20 :1
	Automatic gear ratios - Final drive ratio		3.73 :1
	Performance
	Drag coefficient		0.30 Cd
	Top speed 1		130 [150] mph
	Acceleration 0-60 mph - Manual transmission 2		6.3 sec
	Acceleration 0-60 mph - Automatic transmission 2		6.9 sec
	Fuel Consumption3
	Manual transmission – City/Highway		20/29 mpg
	Automatic transmission – City/Highway		21/30 mpg
	Tires, wheels and brakes
	Tire dimensions - standard		205/55R-16
	Wheel dimensions - standard		16×7.0
	Material		light-alloy
	Brake dimensions (diameter) - Front – diameter		11.8 inch
	Brake dimensions (diameter) - Rear – diameter		11.8 inch

Figures in ( ) apply to vehicles with automatic transmission; figures in [ ] apply to vehicles with Sport Package.
1: Top speed limited electronically.
2: BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
3: EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.