2011 BMW 3-series 335i sedan specifications and features
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, 300-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with aluminum engine block, TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, piezo direct injection, 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 (335i xDrive have steel lower arms and a steel subframe, plus an aluminum thrust plate) 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
Multi Spoke (Style 284) light alloy wheels, 17 x 8.0 and 225/45 run-flat1 all-season tires 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 with Active Head Restraints feature, and driver memory with 2 presets for exterior mirror and seat positions Leatherette upholstery
Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim
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,2 audio tone settings and radio presets with optional 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, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings 2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and sliding interior sunshade
Front-seat center armrest 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
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® phone controls (if so equipped) 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
Audio 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
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)
Active Headrests 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 safety belts with automatic pretensioners
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 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
