BMW 328xi

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We’ve taken the new benchmark sports sedan and weather-proofed it with xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive system. So now those in less temperate climes can enjoy the performance of a powerful 230 hp engine, responsive 6-speed transmission, and a 5-link/5-beam rear suspension all year round. With increased safety features like enhanced Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and optional Adaptive Headlights the driver is always in total control. Premium interior materials like leather, Poplar Natural wood trim or brushed Aluminum, and increased passenger room offer all occupants sanctuary from inclement weather, and, an ordinary drive.

230-hp, inline 6-cylinder engine
6-speed STEPTRONIC
BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
BMW Ultimate Service™
Climate Zone Ventilation
Double Vanos
HD Radio™
Head Protection System (HPS)
Valvetronic
xDrive, all-wheel-drive syste

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)
xDrive, all-wheel-drive system
Double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged-aluminum lower arms1
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-flat2 all-season tires
Tire Pressure Monitor
Halogen high- and low-beam headlights
Halogen free-form front foglights
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

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,4 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

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

Safety and Security

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Adaptive Brake Lights
MRS5 centralized safety control system5
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 systems6

Options & Packages

Performance and Efficiency

6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters15

Exterior

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-flat2 performance tires7,8
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 trim9
Brushed Aluminum interior trim9

Comfort and convenience

Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control
Park Distance Control (PDC) (rear only)
Power rear sunshade; manual rear side window shades
Active Cruise Control
Bluetooth® wireless technology10 for hands-free calling, capable of downloading virtually an entire phonebook using BMW-approved Bluetooth technology enabled mobile phones11

Audio System

Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with 13 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), *Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna; displays MP3 song title and artist
SIRIUS Satellite Radio12
Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of SIRIUS Satellite Radio12
iPod and USB adaptor (includes cable connector)
HD Radio™ - recieve free AM/FM broadcasts in clear, static free quality sound; "mulitcast" FM stations; and innovative data services; can be ordered in combination with optional Logic7 Surround Sound audio system

Instrumentation and Controls

BMW Navigation system with 16:9 screen and Voice Command system with Real Time Traffic Information; iDrive system with high-function on-board computer and controller, and 6 programmable memory keys

Safety and Security

BMW Assist™ 13 with Bluetooth® wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities