2013 BMW 3 Series 328i

• Adaptive brakelights
• Dynamic brake lights
• Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles
• Halogen free-form front foglights
• Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
• Power-folding retractable hardtop with integrated window defroster
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
• V Spoke (style 338) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels -inc: P225/45 run-flat all-season tires
• Xenon adaptive headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and corona headlight-rings

• 10-way power front bucket seats with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 presets for seat and exterior mirror positions
• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone
• Anti-theft alarm system
• 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 located in center armrest
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling and phonebook downloading capabilities
• BMW Ambiance lighting
• 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
• Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim
• Door storage pockets with covers
• Dynamic Cruise Control
• Electric interior trunk release
• Floormats
• Front cupholders
• Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment
• HD Radio with multicast FM station reception
• HiFi sound system
• iPod and USB adapter
• Leatherette upholstery
• Locking glovebox
• 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 micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more
• Power front windows with one-touch up/down operation
• Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover
• Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release
• Seatback easy-entry feature
• Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
• Smoker's pkg
• Split fold-down rear seats with convenience hooks
• Through-loading rear seats
• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

• 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
• 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with dynamic brake control (DBC)
• 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with adaptive transmission control (ATC)
• Chrome-plated exhaust tips
• Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension
• Electronic throttle control
• Engine start/stop button
• Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
• Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components
• Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
• Rear wheel drive
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions
• BMW Ultimate Service
• BMW's advanced safety system for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
• Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
• 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 airbag off indicator
• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
• LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
• Programmable daytime running lights
• Rollover Protection System
• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
• Tire pressure monitor

Model Highlights

The 3-Series is offered in Sedan, Sports Wagon, Coupe and Convertible body styles, each with several potential powertrains. Most of the lineup is offered in 328i and 335i variants, with the 328i getting a new 240-horsepower, 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, while 335i versions offer a 300-hp, 3.0L turbo six. Both of these engines employ twin-scroll turbocharging for quick responsiveness as well as strong torque output just above idle--making them feel like much larger engines. New-generation 8-speed automatic transmissions help the Sedan and Sports Wagon models achieve excellent mileage, too--up to 33 mpg on the highway with the 335i Sedan or up to 34 mpg with the 328i Sedan. Coupe and Convertible versions have a 6-speed automatic available instead of the 8-speed (and a 230-hp six), but a 6-speed manual gearbox is also offered throughout the entire 3-Series lineup. Special xDrive versions of the Sedan and Sports Wagon offer all-weather capability to the 3-Series, albeit only with the 8-speed automatic. On the other hand, both the Coupe and Convertible can be had in special 335is versions that add a higher-output, 320-horsepower version of the 6-cylinder engine, plus a special 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox, as well as other performance improvements that bring some of the flavor of the high-performance M3. The M3 is seen by BMW as a separate model altogether, although it's essentially a top-performance model based on the Coupe and Convertible. It comes with a 414-horsepower V8 and either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed M Dual Clutch Transmission, plus Electronic Damping Control with an optimized M Dynamic Mode. Compound cross-drilled brakes are also included, as are an M variable differential lock and an M Drive button that allows you to save personalized settings. A Competition Package is available and has a lowered suspension and wider-offset wheels. Separately, those who like the idea of a sport sedan but want to make an especially green statement might want to consider the ActiveHybrid 3. With its turbocharged 'TwinPower' turbo 6-cylinder engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and a sophisticated electric-motor and management system, the ActiveHybrid 3 delivers 335 hp to the rear wheels and can accelerate to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 seconds, yet it achieves EPA ratings of 25 mpg city, 33 highway. The system permits operation on electric power alone for up to 2.5 miles, as well as coasting with the gasoline engine off at up to 100 mph. The hybrid gets special L-shaped LED rear lamps, as well as badging and Streamline alloy wheels, plus more standard features, with dual-zone climate control standard. The lithium-ion battery pack reduces trunk space somewhat. Sedan and Sports Wagon models both have Auto Start-Stop, which shuts the engine off at stoplights and smartly starts it again when the brake is released. There's also a new Driving Dynamics Control, with Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Eco Pro modes, Convertible models of the 3-Series come with a reasonable amount of cargo space, and their soft-top arrangement folds tightly and neatly away in just 23 seconds. Back seat is a bit tighter in the Convertible, as well as the Coupe, with the 3-Series Sedan and Sports Wagon offering easier entry and exit plus more rear legroom and width. Sports Wagon models are distinguished by their elongated roofline and exemplary utility and versatility compared to the other models. Powertrains, trims and materials are comparable to those in the other models, yet it offers four cargo-floor tie-downs, a storage tray under the floor, a deep stowage compartment and a partition net, all to help keep cargo secure, while the rear seatbacks can be folded down as needed in three separate sections, with a 40/30/40 split. Compared to the last-generation wagon, there's more width between the wheel arches, and a wide tailgate opening, scuff plates and available racking systems for outdoor gear or storage boxes help make the most of it. A Top View mode for the rear-view camera system, as well as a BMW Parking Assistant, are there to help with visibility, and they may prove particularly useful with a loaded wagon. Most of the 3-Series lineup is offered in Sport Line, Luxury Line, and Modern Line versions, with each of these distinguished by separate trims, materials, and details. There's also an M Sport package that brings an entire set of appearance features that give a nod to the M3 in appearance--with a firmer M Sport suspension, too. Major options include a variable-ratio (Variable Sports) steering system, the Adaptive M Suspension, a Head-Up Display, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning and a High-Beam Assistant. The rear-view camera system has a Surround View feature to help spot pedestrians or other objects when backing up, and the available Adaptive xenon headlamps swivel with the steering angle to help see around corners. As part of the ConnectedDrive technology suite, the 3-Series models offer Bluetooth connectivity, text-to-speech capability, and features like Pandora and MOG music streaming through a BMW Connected app. All of these are accessed through the iDrive screen-based interface.