Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, 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 and five-link rear suspension Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers Sport suspension calibration
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

Exterior
Star Spoke (Style 339) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 225/45 run-flat1 all-season tires2 Tire Pressure Monitor
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and Corona headlight-rings Halogen free-form front foglights
Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets Chrome-plated exhaust tips

Interior seating and trim
8-way power front seats with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 presets for seat and exterior mirror positions Leatherette upholstery
Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim Split fold-down rear seats

Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button 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, and recall of individual user settings
2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and sliding interior sunshade Door storage pockets with covers
Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment Front cupholders
Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Power front windows with “one-touch” up/down operation Dynamic Cruise Control
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
Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles Automatic safety-belt assistant
Locking glovebox Electric interior trunk release
Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control

Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS) Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
HD Radio™ with “multicast” FM station reception

Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Adaptive Brake Lights
BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions 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
Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags 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-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
Programmable Daytime Running Lights

Instrumentation and controls
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls
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