2012 BMW 3 Series 328i

• Adaptive brake lights
• Ground-illuminating lights in door handles
• Halogen free-form front foglights
• Halogen high- and low-beam headlights
• Heated dual power mirrors
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
• Star spoke (style 393) 17 x 7.5 light alloy wheels and 225/50 run flat all season tires

• 2-way headrests with active head restraints
• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone
• 4 12-volt power sockets
• 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
• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)
• 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
• Auxiliary audio input for portable music players
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and phonebook downloading capabilities
• BMW ambiance lighting front & rear
• Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
• Coded driveaway protection
• 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
• Floormats
• HD Radio with multicast FM station reception
• HiFi sound system
• iDrive system with 6.5-inch full color flat-screen display, controller and 6 programmable memory buttons
• iPod and USB adapter
• Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
• Leatherette upholstery
• 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
• Power front and rear windows with one-touch up/down operation
• Rear window defroster
• Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders
• Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release
• Satellite radio preparation
• Satin silver matte trim
• Storage package
• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

• 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
• 5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms
• 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission -inc: normal, sport & manual shift modes
• Auto start-stop function
• Brake energy regeneration system
• Direct ignition system with knock control
• Double-pivot type front suspension with spring struts and anti-roll bar
• Driving dynamics control with eco pro, comfort and sport settings (and sport+ in sport line)
• Electronic throttle control
• Electronically controlled engine cooling (map coooling)
• Engine start/stop button
• Extra-lightweight chassis components, tailored axle kinematics and high-precision steering system
• High performance, lightweight 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), dynamic brake control (DBC) and cornering brake control (CBC)
• Rear wheel drive
• Servotronic power assist steering
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
• BMW's advanced safety system for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
• Child safety rear door locks
• 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
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
• Emergency trunk release
• Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator
• Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
• 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
• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
• LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags and front and rear head protection system (HPS)
• Tire pressure monitor

Model Highlights

The 3-Series comes in several different body styles. With coupe, convertible, sedan and wagon variants--including diesel and high-performance M3 variants in some styles--the 3-Series includes a full range of possibilities. Each of the body styles is offered in 328i and 335i variants, with the 328i including a 240-horsepower, 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder engine and the 335i getting a 300-hp, 3.0L turbocharged six. Both of these engines are smooth and free-revving, and they work well either with the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the available 8-speed automatic. Coupes and sedans are offered with either rear-wheel drive (328i and 335i) or all-wheel drive (328ix and 335ix). In the 335is coupe, the turbo engine makes 320 hp. A 3-Series clean-diesel engine is only available in sedan form. The 335d sedan includes a 265-horsepower, 3.0L twin-turbo in-line 6-cylinder diesel that burns cleanly enough to be sold in all 50 states and produces an incredible 425 lb-ft of torque--bringing the performance of a V8. The 335d is only paired with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, and returns a very impressive 23 mpg city, 36 highway. The M3 comes with a 4.0L V8 engine capable of producing 414 horsepower and 295 lb-feet of torque. Two transmissions are available on the M3: a conventional 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual model. Across the lineup, 3-Series models have a similar front-end appearance but are quite different in layout. Xenon adaptive headlamps are standard on 3-Series coupe models, and the coupes and convertibles get a unique taillight design with L-shaped lamps and LED illumination. Coupes and convertibles follow a 4-person layout, while sedans and wagons have a 3-person back seat. In place of the center position in coupe and convertible models, there's a larger center console along with storage bins, air vents and footwell lights. Steering and handling remain 3-Series strengths. All the models in the lineup have near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and the suspension--with a double-pivot/strut setup in front and multi-link arrangement in back--is made mostly of aluminum and tuned for a firm but absorbent ride. Servotronic power steering gives a good feel of the road, but the available Active Steering is a step up, automatically adjusting the ratio and assistance level to make the car easier to handle in parking lots as well as on the highway. The Dynamic Stability Control system helps maintain control either near the limits on sharp corners or on slippery surfaces, and it's tuned to allow a little more slip--and driving enjoyment--than most systems. The stability control system will even function like a rear differential and help channel power to the wheels with the most traction, for improved handling. Brake Standby and Brake Drying help maintain top braking performance in the wet, and a Start-off Assistant helps smooth starts on a steep incline. In addition to a full roster of airbags, the 3-Series comes with standard front active head restraints, to help prevent whiplash injuries. The 2012 3-Series convertible maintains its folding-hardtop arrangement, which compromises trunk space slightly but provides a weather-tight seal from the outside for year-round motoring. An Automatic Air Recirculation helps improve airflow at lower speeds, while the automatic climate control system includes three different modes, including a 'Convertible' mode designed for when the roof is open. For those planning to travel frequently at highway speeds with the top down, there's an available wind deflector, and the available leather in the convertible includes sun-reflective treatment across all surfaces and can reduce interior temperatures by up to 36 degrees. Wagon models offer an entirely different package aimed at maximizing cargo space and versatility. Wagons are now only offered in 328i and 328ix models. The M3 is available in coupe, sedan and convertible forms. Long lauded as one of the best performance cars available, it continues this tradition for 2012 as well. Mountains of power, precise handling and clever electronics mean anyone can drive this inexpensive supercar well. A Competition Package includes upgraded 19" wheels, lowered ride height and tuned electronic dampers and stability control to subtly improve what is already one of the best driver's cars out there. As in the past, the iDrive controller can be pressed, twisted, or tilted to make menu selections, and it's now flanked by buttons that access common functions such as telephone or navigation quickly. Programmable memory keys will automatically bring up frequently used functions to access easily. Menu structures in the new iDrive system are new, with a better visual stacking of the menu structure on screen and symbols. Voice Command allows voice input. Within each variation of body style, engine, and drive system, the 3-Series models come in a single trim, with a pretty lengthy list of standard features. Rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors and washer jets, keyless entry, an onboard computer, dynamic cruise control, automatic climate control, and a sound system with HD radio are included as standard. Available as part of a Cold Weather Package is a heated steering wheel and a number of other options and packages bring items like upgraded Dakota leather upholstery, a moonroof, a navigation system, a rear sunshade, smartphone integration, or an iPod adapter, as well as Harman Kardon surround sound. An M Sport Package is also offered on the 3-Series, bringing some of the appearance cues of the high-performance M3 to the 328i or 335i. It includes performance tires on 18-inch wheels, plus sport seats, aerodynamic extras, upgraded trim, and a higher top speed. On the M3, a Premium Package includes power-folding mirrors, BMW Assist and Bluetooth, while a Technology package includes keyless entry, a navigation system with voice command and electronic damping control.