Product Information
2006 3 Series
2006 3 Series 325i Sedan 325xi Sedan 330i Sedan 330xi Sedan
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Table of contents
Quicker. Smarter Quicker. Smarter.. More refine ref ined. d. New sty style le,, pac packed ked with new technology technology.. The
The 3 Series tradition began with the 02 Series, whose debut was in 1966. (1974 2002 seen here.) Four decades of evolution evolution
The new 3 Series’ Series’ debut rolls out out four models. Pages 12-15 summarize each model’s model’s key features and highlights highlights how they differ from each other.
E90 3 Series concept, pages 2-5.
The new 3’s space, elegance and wide range of luxury featu features res are
described in ergonomics, luxury luxur y & convenience convenience features, pages 42-53.
E90 3 Series concept
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The 3 Series tradition
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3 Series models models & key features
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From the media
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Performance & efficiency features
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Handling, ride & braking features features
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Exterior & aerodynamics aerodynamics features
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Ergonomics,, luxury & convenience feature Ergonomics features s
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Safety Saf ety & security security feat features ures
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An even stronger body structure, front and and rear Head Protection System and newly engineer engineered ed sideimpact airbags are among the highlights of the new 3 Series’ Series’ safet safety y & security security features, pages 54-59.
Options & accessories
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Keyy dimen Ke dimensions sions
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Standard & optional features summary
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Technical specifications
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Exterior Exte rior & interior interior color comb combinati inations ons
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Market outlook
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Exciting new options – among them BMW’s exclusive Active Steering, shown here. here. Options & accessories, pages 60-74 60-74..
Informative drawings with key vehic vehicle le dimen dimensions sions lead off the section containing the standard & optional features summary
(pages 76-79), techn technical ical specifications (pages 80-82) and exterior/interior color combinations (page 83).
Sprinting into the market, the new 3 hits the the ground running. runni ng. An overvi overview ew of the new new 3 Series’ Series’ mark market et heritage, positioning, competitive field and customer custom er demogr demographics aphics is found in market outlook, pages 84-93.
Note: Some of the photos and drawings appearing in this Product Information Book are prelimina prel iminary ry in natur nature. e. Many Man y photo photos s and drawings are of European models. Some information is also prelimin preliminary ary and subject to change.
have brought us to the E90, which is all-ne all-new w yet faithful to its great heritage.The 3 Series tradition, pages 6-1 6-11 1.
Early repo reports rts indicate indicate a hearty media reception reception for the new new 3. Fr From om the the media, pages 16-1 16-17 7.
Every new 3 Series mode modell offers exciting new technology nolo gy,, headl headlined ined by by the innovative NG6 engine. Performance & efficiency features, pages 18-29. 18-29.
All-new suspension underpins pi ns the new 3, taki taking ng it it beyond even its illustrious predecessor in terms of
Equally reflecting BMW’ BMW’s s new desig design n direction direction and the 3 Series heritage, heritage, the E90 strikes a perfect esthetic balance. Exterior & aerodynamics features, pages 38-41.
agility, stabi agility stability lity and pure pure driving pleasure. Handli Handling, ng, ride & braking features, pages 30-37.
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The new The new 3 Serie Series: s: con concep ceptt & ov overvi erview ew Quicker Quick er.. Smarter Smarter.. More refined.
Shown here is a 330i (European version) with Sport Package.
New tec New techno hnolog logy y and style style.. The Th e BMW 3 Series Series,, as just just about about everyone who cares about cars knows,, is an icon. knows icon. It’s an icon icon for many man y re reaso asons: ns: its style style,, its quali quality ty, its unique combination of performance, practi pra ctical calit ity y and Europea European n luxury luxury in a compact package.
Yet above all, the 3 Series’ Series’ undisputed status as an icon stems from how it deca cade des s, BM BMW W ha has s drives. For de essentially owned the the whole concept of agility; agility; the 3 Series has has always always been remarkabl remarkably y agile and and pleasurpleasurable to drive without compromising comfort and everyday everyday prac practicali ticality ty and usability, usability, and no one else quite knew kne w how to match match this this constel constellati lation on of attributes.
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The new new 3 Series, Series, appea appearing ring first first as the E90 E90 Sedans,, builds on this core Sedans core concept with – • An all-ne perfectly ly blend blends s all-new w design that perfect 3 Series character character and tradition with progresprogressive esthetics and enhanced functionality. • All-ne All-new w engine engines s that retain the unique smoothness and sound of BMW’s inline 6-cylinder format while offering more power, power, more torque, torque, eve even n more refined refined delivery delivery of power pow er,, and new new tech technolog nologyy so excitin exciting g that it’s it’ s a complete story in itself. itself. All-new w suspensi suspension on that combines the • All-ne refined road manners of larger larger,, more costly BMWs with the agility of the more compact 3 Series…plus innovations in steering, brakes and stability systems as well. Great eater er bod body y rigi rigidity dity, more efficie • Gr efficient nt aerodynamics and even more effective management of crash forces. • More space for rear passen passengers gers and cargo cargo.. • Grea includ luding ing Greater ter luxury and conv convenienc enience e, inc numerous features previously previously offered only in the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series. Series. New w safe safety ty fea featur tures es, inc • Ne includ luding ing rear rear Hea Head d Protection for the first time in the 3 Series (front HPS has always been standard in E46 3 Series Sedans).
As the first models of the 5th-generation 3 Series, Series, the E90 325i and 330i Sedans Sedans enter production in March 2005 as 2006 models. The 325xi and 330xi all-wheel-drive Sedans (which are also covered in this t his Product Information Book) and E91 Sports Wagons Wagons follow in September September ’05 ’05.. Still later later,, E92 Coupes Coupes and E93 Convertibles Convertibles will make their debut.
New thr through ough and thr through ough,, yet firmly gro grounded unded in in 3 Series Series tradition From their low low,, wind-slicing front end through upswept side character character line and beltline to a high trunklid that enhances aerodynamics and cargo space, the ’06 3 Series Sedans are are the logical progression progression from their E46 predecessors. cessor s. Not only only does the first first glance glance tell you that this is a BMW; BMW; it also tells you you that this is a 3 Series.
Incrementally Incremen tally larg larger er and roomier roomier,, yet still still truly truly compa compact ct Compared to their prede Compared predecessor cessors, s, the new 3 Series Series Sedans Sedans grow in nearly nearly eve every ry dimen dimension sion.. Wheelbase Wheel base is up by 1.4 inches; inches; lengt length h is 2.2 in.. gre in greate aterr tha than n before before;; wid width th is is up by by ful fully ly 3 in.; in.; and the the new model models s are 0.8 0.8 in. in. talle tallerr. These Thes e gains in in exterior exterior dimens dimensions ions pay pay off in greate gre aterr pass passeng enger er and cargo cargo roo room: m: sho should ulder er room (+1 (+1.0 in. in. front/ front/0.9 0.9 in. in. rear) rear);; head room room (+0.4 (+0 .4 in. in. front front); ); rear knee room (+0 (+0.8 .8 in.); in.); interior volume (+6.1%) 1%) and trunk space (+12..1%). (+12 1%). But there’s there’s no hint that the 3 Series is abandoning its tradition of compact exterior dimensions dimens ions (see (see nearby nearby table table), ), and despite despite extensiv exte nsive e new conte content, nt, wei weight ght is up less than than 100 lb. lb. on most versions versions (data (data for all-w all-wheelheeldrive models are preliminary).
3 Series Series Sedan Sedan,, 2006 vs. vs. 2005 2005:: Key dimensio dimensions ns & weights Wheelbase, in. Track, front/rear, in. (standard wheels) Length, in. Width, in. Height, in. (without Sport Package) Weight We ight,, lb.: 325i with automatic transmission 330i with automatic transmission Weight Weig ht distribution, front/rear, %: 325i with automatic transmission 330i with automatic transmission Shoulder room, front/rear, in. Head room with moonroof, fr front/rear, in in. Leg room, front/rear, in. Rear knee room, in. (see page 44) EPA pa passenger-compartment volume, cu cu ft. EPA cargo volume, cu ft.
2005 (E46)
2006 (E90)
Difference
107.3 57.9/58.4 176.0 68.5 55.1
108.7 59.1/59.6 178.2 71.5 55.9
+1.4 +1.2/1.2 +2.2 +3.0 +0.8
3307 3362
3351 3450
+43 +88
50.9/49.1 50.6/49.4 54.4/54.2 37.0/37.4 41.4/34.6 30.9 90.8 10.7 1
50.7/49.3 51.1/48.9 55.4/55.1 37.4/37.1 41.5/34.6 31.7 93 2 12 1, 2
0.2 0.5 +1.0/0.9 +0.4/-0.3 +0.1/– +0.8 +2.2 +1.3
1 – Can be expanded via available folding rear seats. 2 – Current EPA measurem measurements ents are rounded off to nearest whole number. number.
Incremental increases in exterior dimensions translate into more usable space,, primaril space primarily y in should shoulder er room, roo m, rear knee room room and and cargo volume.
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The ne new w 3 Seri Series es:: co conc ncep eptt
Technolog echnology y and features: features: some som e new new to the the 3 Serie Series, s, som some e altogethe altog etherr new A ne new w BMW pla platfor tform m alway always s means excit exciting ing new techn technology ology and inno innovativ vative, e, meani meaningful ngful features.The features .The new 3 Series offers abundant new technology and features in two two categories:
Already Alread y in oth other er Ser Series ies,, ne new w to 3 Ser Series ies.. Standard – • Engine with Valvetronic variable valve valve lift • All available available transmissio transmissions ns are 6-speed • Doubl Double-piv e-pivot ot front front suspension suspension,, with more more extensive aluminum components (aluminum in rear-wheel-drive rear-wheel-drive models only) • Run-fl Run-flat at tires tires throughout throughout Series Series,, no spare spare tire • xDriv xDrive e all-whe all-wheel el drive drive 3 • Ext Exterio eriorr gro ground und lig lighti hting ng • Mult Multi-fun i-function ction keyless keyless remote remote with ID sender instead of conventional conventional key key • Sta Start/S rt/Stop top butto button n • Gal Galva vanic nic int interi erior or tri trim m • Autom Automatic atic climate climate control control with with – • separate left/right temperature settings • Max A/C function • mist sensor • Heat-at-Rest feature • Temperature- and airflow-controlled airflow-controlled air outlets for rear rear-seat -seat passengers passengers • Clima Climate-co te-control ntrolled led console compartment compartment • Subw Subwoofer oofers s included included in standard audio audio system; syst em; locat located ed under front seats The new 3 Series is packed packed with new tech technolo nology gy and features, some of of which are highlighted here.
Available Active Steering
NG6 Valvetronic engine
• Power Power-win -window dow contr controls ols on driver’ driver’s s door • SeatSeat-occupat occupation ion recognition recognition with Passenger’s Passenger’s Airbag Off indicator • Fr Front ont and rear rear Head Prote Protection ction Syste System m • Trunk lock switch switch in glove glove compartment Optional – • 6-spe 6-speed ed automatic automatic transmis transmission sion 4 • Act Activ ive e Steerin Steering g • 18 18-in -in.. wheel wheels s and tires tires inclu included ded in 330i Sport Package 5 • Differe Differentiate ntiated d front/rear front/rear wheel wheel-tire -tire sizes sizes availavailable on 325i and all-wheel-drive all-wheel-drive models • Xeno Xenon n Adaptive Adaptive headlights headlights (optional (optional 325i/xi, standard 330i/xi) • Park Distance Control Control with graphic display 6 • Com Comfort fort Acc Access ess • Acti Active ve Cruise Cruise Contr Control ol • Auto Auto-dimmi -dimming, ng, pow power er-fold -fold exte exterior rior rearv rearview iew 7 mirrors • Dig Digita itall compass compass in interio interiorr rea rearvi rview ew mir mirror ror 7 • Sport seats seats with adjustable adjustable backrest backrest width width • iDr Driv ive e6 • Voice Command Command Sy System stem 6 • Dak Dakota ota leath leather er uph uphols olstery tery • Logi Logic c 7 audio audio syst system em • SIRIU SIRIUS S Satell Satellite ite Radio as factory factory optio option n8 • Heat Heated ed front front seats seats with with – • expanded heating area • balance control 6 • Pow ower er rea rearr-wi -windo ndow w sun sunsha shade de 9 and manual rear-window rear -window sunshades • TeleS eleService ervice (incl (included uded in in BMW Assist) Assist).. 5
Automatic climate control with left/right settings
Temperature- & volumecontrolled contr olled rear air outlet outlets s Front Fr ont & rear rear HPS Roomier trunk
Xenon Adaptive headlights
Double-pivot front suspension Choice of 6-speed transmissions Subwoofers in patented underseat locations
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More knee room Run-flat tires
5-link rear suspe suspension nsion
Making first appearance in a BMW. Standard – • Engi Engine ne with magnesiu magnesium/alu m/aluminum minum composite construction, 3-stage variable intake intak e system, system, elect electric ric water water pump and volume-controlled oil pump • 5-l 5-link ink rea rearr sus suspen pensio sion n • Dynam Dynamic ic Stabili Stability ty Contr Control ol with with expande expanded d functions (DSC8+) • Dynam Dynamic ic Cruise Cruise Contro Controll (can apply brak brakes es lightly light ly to control control speed) speed) • Seat Seat-moun -mounted ted side-impac side-impactt airbags • Autom Automatic atic safety-belt safety-belt tensioner tensioners s and force limiters front and outboard rear (already standard on front seats), both standard in all models • New centra centralize lized d safety-dev safety-device ice control control system system • Decou Decoupling pling of foot pedals pedals in severe severe frontal frontal crash
The benchmark sports sedans set a new new ben bench chmark mark If their predecessors were were the benchmark benchmark in every eve ry aspect of sports-se sports-sedan dan attributes attributes,, the new 3 Series Series Sedans Sedans set the new new benc benchmark. hmark. “Head and shoulders above the many Asian, American, and European models models that are ‘just like a BMW’ BMW’ stands the real thing, thing,” raved Automobile Magazine in Febru February ary ’04 ’04,, namin naming g the 3 Series to its annual All-Stars awards. awards. “With either of its superb inline sixes – a 2.5-liter 2.5liter or a 3.0-lite 3.0-literr – the 3 Series Series chassis chassis is is a tool that any sensi sensitive tive driver driver will appreciat appreciate. e. The size is right, right, neith neither er too small small nor nor exc excesessively siv ely lar large ge.. Com Comfort fort,, agi agilit lityy and fuel fuel economy economy make a balanced package still unsurpassed.” Until now Until now – for BMW has indee indeed d surpasse surpassed d the 3 Series Automobile was raving about. Again there are two two inline 6-cylinder engines, each produci producing ng significantl significantlyy more power power than its predecessor. predecessor. The chassis has undergone its most dramatic evolution since the E36 3 Series appeared appeared in 1992; it sets new new standards of agility agility that make it an even more precise tool for skilled drivers to appreciate. appreciate. And the size remains “right.”
Greater conv convenience enience and luxury luxury,, without sacrificing sportiness The size size does indeed remain remain right; yet there is more comfort, comfort, more conveni convenience ence,, more luxury luxury inside insid e the new new 3.“Galv 3.“Galvanic” anic” treat treatments ments – sophisticated metallic coatings on elements like door handl handles, es, speed speedometer ometer and tach tachomeometer rings rings,, the iDrive iDrive contr controller oller when pres present ent – have provided provided elegant accents in the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series and now add discreet richness to the 3 Series Series interior interior as well. well. As in the final final yearr of their yea their pre predec decesso essors rs,, the new new Se Sedan dans s come standard with wood wood interior trim and offer altern alternate ate trims at no extra extra cost. cost. And the manyy ne man new w opt option ions, s, lis listed ted nearb nearbyy, giv give e our customers custo mers the opportu opportunity nity to enjoy enjoy highhigh-end end BMW luxury in BMW’ BMW’s s most accessible Sedans Sedans..
A full rang range e of of safety safety featu features res,, standard The new new 3 Series Series body struct structure ure has has been developed to fulfill the requirements of new, new, more stringent crash tests. tests. Side-impact airbags, newlyy built into the newl the front front seats’ seats’ back backrests rests,, are standard.Thanks in part to a new curtain-type Head Protection System that extends past front and rear rear outboard seating positions, rear-seat rear -seat passengers enjoy enjoy a full measure measure of protection prot ection without without having having to specify specify rear sideimpact airbag airbags. s. For the first first time in any any BMW BMW,, the rear rear outboa outboard rd safety safety belts are are equipped equipped with both automatic tensioners and force limiters as standard standard equipment. equipment. All safety systems are controlled by a new new, centralized MRS5 overall control unit that incorporates the latest knowledge and technology technology for deploying occupant protection in the most effective way way.. LATCH anchoring for child safetyy seats on safet on the rear rear seat is stand standard. ard. This Product Information Book is devoted to describing in detail the new 3 Series Sedans’ Sedans’ many virtu virtues. es. 3 – In 325xi/330xi models, to be introduced 9/05 (retail 10/05). 4 – Stand-alone option, not in Sport Package. 5 – Due to low-profile low-profile tires,please note: Wheels,tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. 6 – In combination with Navigation System. System. iDrive & Navigation System are a single option; cannot be ordered separately. 7 – Premium Package. 8 – To be available in all ’06 models. 9 – Previousl Previously available only as Priority Priority 1 option. option.
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3 Series tradition: always alwa ys BMW’s BMW’s core product, alwa always ys an icon of driving pleasure pleasure..
Most famous of the 02 Series Ser ies:: a 2002, U. U.S. S. version, 197 1974. 4.
The 3 Series tradition goes back almost 40 years years.. It began with with a model that was not yet called the 3 Series; Series; instea instead, d, the 3’ 3’s first first lineal lineal ancestor ancest or is the so-called so-called 02 Series, Series, which made its debut as the 1600-2 in the year of BMW’s BMW’s 50th anniversary. anniversary. In the intervening intervening decades, decades, the actual 3 Series came into being in 1975; three further generations succeeded it in 1982, 1982, 1990 and 1998 (production dates;; model year dates years s and and U.S .S.. sales dates differed). With each each generation, the 3 Series Series has grown grown modmodestly estl y in dimensions dimensions while evolv evolving ing significant signifi cantly ly in its capabilitie capabilities s and sophistic sophi stication ation;; the new E90 3 Series Series is another another signifi significant cant step step in this direction, direc tion, yet is as true to its heritage heritage as an any y ne new w 3 Seri Series es ev ever er wa was s. Here’’s the story of that heritage. Here heritage. The first “3 Series,” though not so name na med: d: 1600 600-2 -2,, 196 966 6 As a 2-door“spinoff” from the Series Series that had given giv en new new lif life e to BMW BMW in the the early early 1960 960s, s, the 1600-2 was was a precisely targeted downward downward move mov e in price and size for BMW BMW.. Using the same 1.6-liter 1.6-liter overhead-cam engine engine as its 4-door count counterpart, erpart, and sharing sharing essentially essentially the same chassis engineering (strut-type front/semi-t front/ semi-trail railing-a ing-arm rm rear suspe suspension nsion,, disc front brakes) brakes),, the 1600-2 1600-2 had a shorter shorter wheel wheel-base and an an entirely entirely distin distinctiv ctive e body shell shell.. 6
“Despite its simpler equipment and fittings,” opined the book BMW: A History , it was was every every centimeter centi meter a BMW, BMW, and the motoring motoring press in Europe and America greeted it enthusiastically. “It was with this model,” model,” continued the history book,“that BMW’s gradual but steady climb to its current status in the United States began.”
Then The n came the 2002, 1968-76 Though a charming and capable little driving machine that received lavish praise from the enthusiast magazines, the 1600-2 1600-2 would be eclipsed eclip sed just just two year years s later later by the BMW BMW that really rea lly,, rea really lly put BMW BMW on the the map: map: the 2002 2002.. Aside from the fact that it was the first BMW to achieve cult status in the U.S., U.S., it was a breakthrou break through gh car in a couple of other wa ways ys.. The 2002 – • was the first BMW whose speci specificatio fications ns were wer e decisi decisively vely influe influenced nced by U.S U.S.. marke markett priorities. • brok broke e with with the Euro European pean – and BMW – tradition of engines that were relatively small for the size of the vehicle. vehicle. • was the the first BMW BMW mode modell to make make significan significantt inroads into the U.S. U.S. outside of the enthusiast market. • gav gave e BMW BMW the abil ability ity to begin begin buil building ding some real U.S. U.S. sales volume. volume. The 2002 was also the first of its Series to make “02” part of its name – actually actually the same formula as the 1600-2 designation but now “run together. together.” Subsequent versions of this Series, which had the internal code 114, 114, followed suit: The 1600-2 was eventually eventually renamed 1602 and there were 1802 and 1502 models,, though of these only models only the 2002 was was sold in the U.S.
The first 3 Series (E21) was introduced in Europe in 1975, 1975, but arrived in the U.S. U. S. as a ’77 model.This model.This is a 1981 1981 U.S. U.S. 320i. In FebruFebruary ar y ’8 ’80 0, a Road & Track editor noted that “It feels good to get behind the wheel of a proper motor car,, a product of intelligent car design and not happenstance.”
Most further 02 Series evolution focused on performance performan ce and/or and/or meetin meeting g the new and increasingly increasing ly stringent U.S U.S.. emission and safety regulation regul ations. s. A 2002 ti, with twin carbu carburetor retors s and more power, power, appeared in late ‘68 and a cabriolet (convertible) was added in ’71 ’71. Neither of these models models was was ever ever officia officially lly import imported ed into the U.S., U.S., but the 2002 ti’ ti’s s successor was. Except for the audacious 2002 Turbo, which also wasn’t marketed in the U.S. U.S.,, this was the most powerful of all 2002s.Today 2002s.Today it’ it’s s a coveted collector colle ctor car: the 2002 2002 tii, the second second“i” stan standing ding for fuel injection. injection. Delivering 130 horsepowe horsepowerr, the 2002 tii engine powered the the 2-door sedan to 60 mph in a then-impressive 9.8 seconds, according to Road & Track’s May ’72 issue. issue. That was in the context of a comparison test with the Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina and Mazda RX-2; the magazine concluded concluded that “the BMW garnered garnere d eight ‘firsts ‘firsts’’ in handling, handling, ride, gearbo gearbox, x, outwa out ward rd vis vision ion,, bod bodyy stru structu cture re,, int interi erior or and exterior exteri or styli styling, ng, and over overall all finish, finish, and was was rated best overall by by a comfortable margin.” Sound familiar? In its various iterations, iterations, the 2002 remained an important importa nt model for for BMW until 1975 1975 in in most markets, marke ts, and the the true true core core model model for for BMW in the U.S. U.S. through ‘76. It is an unforgettable unforgettable car, car, and an all-important element of BMW history and tradition.
The first first 3 Series, Series, so named: named: E21,, 19 E21 197 75-83 The 5 Series’ Series’ debut in 1972 ushered in a new era of BMW BMW Series and model designations, designations, whereby wher eby the first first digit now now repr represent esented ed the Series and the next two two the engine size. size. In mid-1975, mid-197 5, the first 3 Series was introduced introduced in Europe Eur ope,, brin bringin ging g not onl onlyy the new new fami family ly loo look k but also the new nomenclature to BMW’ BMW’s s smallerr line smalle line.The .The first models – 316, 316, 31 318 8 and 320 – were naturally powered by 1.6- and 1.8-liter engines evolved from those of the 1602, 1802 and 2002.
For the U.S. U.S.,, how howeve everr, the 2002 continued continued through ’76. When the 3 Series arrived in the U.S., U.S ., it was a ’77 model with the stronger, stronger, bulkier bulki er bumpe bumpers rs requir required ed by by U. U.S. S. regu regulatio lations ns and with a new variation on the 2.0-liter engine. Called 320i – the “i” again signifying fuel injection – this was an exclusive designation for the U.S U.S.. Spurr Spurred ed by by the goal goal of meeting meeting increasingl incre asinglyy stringe stringent nt U.S. emissio emission n regulations regulations while also achievi achieving ng better better performance, BMW had developed a standard engine that developed 125 hp, hp, just 5 short of the previous high-performance 2002 tii model; the 320i’s 320i’s Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection was less complicated complicate d than the tii’ tii’s s Kugelfischer system, and better better suite suited d to the new emissi emission on limits. limits. In a March ’77 road test comparing the 320i with seven competitors (including Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia Lancia,, now long departed departed from from the U.S. U. S. marke market), t), Road & Track declared the new small BMW BMW its overal overalll winner winner and best in 13 13 of the 22 rating ratings s criteria. criteria. Clearly Clearly,, BMW was already already building the reputation that it enjoys today. Evolution continued. Evolution continued. Also in ’77, BMW intro intro-duced a pair pair of brand brand-new -new 6-cy 6-cylinde linderr engin engines es in the 3 Series; Series; so powered, powered, the models models were were named 320 (2.0-liter (2.0-liter with carburetor) and 323i (fuel-injected (fuel-injec ted 2.3-lit 2.3-liter).These er).These models models,, howe however ver,, didn’t didn ’t come come to the U.S U.S.; .; inste instead, ad, BMW woul would d develop a special version version of the new“six,” new“six,” to appear later in the the U.S U.S.. and elsew elsewhere here.. What did make it to the U.S. U.S. in the E21 3 Series was a refined version version of the 320i, powered by by a smaller (1 (1.8-liter) .8-liter) engine with more advanced emission emissi on control. control. A 5-spe 5-speed ed transmissi transmission on replaced the previous 4-speed, and the net result was was similar performance with improved improved fuel economy economy. As with the the earlier earlier ver version sion,, a 3-speed automatic was was also available, available, but in those days only a small proportion proportion of customers took it.There were other evolutionary improvements as well. well. Concluding Road & February ary 19 1980 80 test of of the ’80 320i, one Track’s Febru editor noted that “It feels good to get behind the wheel wheel of a prop proper er motor car car,, a product product of intelligent design and not happenstance.”
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The 3 Series tradition
E30 3 Series, Series, 1983-9 983-92: 2: further furt her ev evolu olutio tion, n, plu plus s the first M3 In a step that would become a regular BMW pattern, the next 3 Series Series would be an essentially tia lly ne new w car car,, but tho thoro rough ughly ly ev evolu olutio tionary nary in its design and engineering progression from the E21. E21. European models at the 1983 launch included inclu ded 316, 316, 31 318i, 8i, 320i and 323i (the latter latter two tw o with 6-cy 6-cylin linder der eng engine ines); s); for the U.S U.S.. the new Serie Series s appeared appeared as an early early ’84 model model and as a 318i only, only, powered by by the same 1.81.8liter 4-cy 4-cylinde linderr intro introduced duced in in the ’80 U.S. U.S. 320i. “The new small BMW is better better in almost almost eve every ry way,,” comment way commented ed Road & Track ; “more efficient, efficient, quieter quiet er,, bette betterr-ridin -riding, g, bette betterr-hand -handling ling,, a tad roomier roomi er and significant significantly ly more comfortabl comfortable. e. On the other hand,” the magazine countered, “performance is off and the price is up.” It was but a short wait before performance would be up – ‘way up – with the advent of the 325e, later in the ’84 model model year. year. Here Here,, finall finallyy, was the “small six” that had made its European debut in ’77, but in a much-modified, much-modified, very timely time ly new ver versio sion. n. BMW calle called d the 6-cy 6-cylinde linderr 3 Series Series 325e. 325e. In a “bending”” of model designation “bending designation that had already occurred occu rred with the 1.8-l 1.8-liter iter 320i, the “25” refe referred rred not to a 2.5-lite 2.5-literr engin engine, e, but rather rather a 2.7-lit 2.7-liter er unitt “det uni “detune uned” d” to a low lower er po powe werr le leve vell for the sake of torqu torque, e, fuel efficie efficiency ncy and low emissions.This engine delivered 121 hp (up from the 4-cylinder’s 101) and 170 pounds-feet of torque (up dramatically dramatically from the four’s four’s 100, 100, and also well beyond the European 323i’s 151).The “e” stood for“eta,” for“eta,” the Greek letter engineers engin eers use to denote efficienc efficiency; y; and indeed, Road & Track’s June ’84 test of the 325e reported an overall fuel economy of 28 mpg and a lively lively 0-60-mph time of 8.9 8.9 sec. The engine engine had had a relative relatively ly low redl redline ine of 5000 rpm,“an abundance of torque at almost any engin engine e speed” speed” accor according ding to R&T , and convincing everyday everyday driveability driveability..
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The 2nd-generation 3 Series (E30) appeared in Europe in ’83 ’83,, in the U.S. U.S. as an early’84 model. It was the the first 3 Series to include a 4-door Sedan.These are two ’86 325 models, models, 2-door and 4-door; 4-door; both were powered powered by BMW’s BMW’ s high-efficiency“eta” 6-cylinder engine.
That same same model year, year, BMW intro introduced duced the first 4-doo 4-doorr 3 Series Series body body to the U. U.S. S. Offere Offered d in both 318i and 325e versions, versions, it had excellent proportions and set the format that has thrived thriv ed to this day: day: the 4-door 4-door model that’ that’s s still the core of this core Series. Series. In the process of evolutio evolution, n, a sportier sportier 325es was was spun off the 325i 2-door. Yet more E30 evolution was to come. Beginning with the ’86 model year, year, the “eta” engine powered a lower lower-priced -priced pair of 6-cylinder models that had replaced the 318i 2- and 4-door in ’86.Then in mid-’87, with growing growing buyer prefer preference ence for performan performance ce ove overr ultimat ultimate e fuel economy economy,, the 325e 4-door 4-door and 325es 2-doorr model 2-doo models s were were replaced replaced by by 325i/is counterparts. Now the model designations designations were re-aligned into int o BMW tra tradit dition ion:: the new new eng engine ine had had 2.5 liters of displacement. displacement. It was also tuned tuned more like a traditi traditional onal BMW BMW engin engine, e, with its peak peak of 168 16 8 hp occurring at 5800 rpm (325e: (325e: 12 121 1 hp @ 4250 rpm!). R&T recorded a 0-60-mph time of just 7.5 sec. for an ’88 325is with manual transmission. Of course there was was some sacrifice in fuel economy, economy, but the days of performance were returning and BMW was quite capable of combining both attributes at an outstanding level.
BMW’s first regularproduction Convertible in many year years s was added to the 3 Series in ’87, and became becam e a popu popular lar body style in the Series.This is a ’91 325i Convertible Convertible,, wearing the more compact bumpers that were introduced in 1990.
New vari variation ations s on the E30 E30 Though the E30 E30 3 Series still had a few years to go, go, new varia variations tions wer were e yet to come. come. One was the Convertible, Convertible, which joined the the Series in ’87 and shared shared the new 2.52.5-lite literr engin engine. e. Anotherr was the M3, Anothe M3, whic which h appeared appeared in ’88 ’88 as an all-out sports version of the 3 Series as the first first BMW M3 Series Series exercis exercise. e. Final Finally ly,, the 318i designation returned with a new DOHC (double-overhead-cam) 4-cylinder engine. Arriving in ’91, the new 4-cyl 4-cylinder inder came in three three versions: vers ions: 31 318i 8i 4-door 4-door, 318i 318is s 2-door 2-door with disdiscreetlyy sporty cosmeti creetl cosmetics cs,, and 31 318i 8i Conve Convertible rtible.. The Conv Convertibl ertibles, es, as we know know now now,, wou would ld become a mainstay mainstay of the Series. Series. So would would the M3, M3, althou although gh later it would would become one one of a separate separate line of BMW BMW M models.The 1st-generation M3 was was literally a racing rac ing car car tam tamed ed for roa road d use: a winged winged,, spoilered 2-door sedan powered powered by a rip-snortin’ rip-snortin’ BMW M 4-cylinder 4-cylinder engin engine e of 2.3 liters liters and 190 19 0 hp. hp. It certain certainly ly wa wasn sn’t ’t for ev every eryone one;; but even eve n today today it has a devot devoted, ed, one might might say near-fanatical near -fanatical following.
Dramatic change: E36 3 Series, 199 1992-19 2-1999 99 E36, the 3rd-generation 3rd-generation 3 Series, arrived in the U.S. as this ’92 325i and was offered through ’99. ’99. In ’95, ’95, year of its broadest model variety,, there were eight variety 3 Series models and three versions of the the new E36 M3.
Mid-1991 saw the debut Mid-1991 debut of an all-new all-new 3 Series 4-door sedan as an early ’92 325i 325i model. model. In addition to its dramatically dramatically forward-looking body,, the E36 offered body offered a brand-ne brand-new w DOHC 2.5-li 2.5 -liter ter 6-c 6-cyli ylinde nderr eng engine ine;; ne new w mul multiti-lin link k rea rearr suspension; suspen sion; air condi conditionin tioning g with left/righ left/rightt temperatur temper ature e controls; controls; and a host host of new new features both performance- and luxury-oriented.
The first M3 was essentially a racing version of the the E30 2-door 2-do or,, tamed for the road. road. It was was powere powered d by a BMW M 4-cylinder 4-cylind er engine of 2.3 liters and 190 hp – a high-strung engine with appeal to true enthusiasts.
The next model year, year, the E36 became a fourmodel Series: Series: 4-cy 4-cylinde linderr 31 318i 8i Sedan and 318is 31 8is Coupe; Coupe; 6-cy 6-cylinde linderr 325i Sedan Sedan and and 325is Coupe.The E30 Convertible would contin con tinue ue for for ano anothe therr ye year ar,, but onl onlyy as a 6-cylinder 6-cyl inder 325i and still power powered ed by the singlesingleoverhead-cam overhe ad-cam engine engine.. Then, for the ’94 model, model, a handsome new 325i Convertible Convertible would bring the entire Series up to E36 modernity. modernity. Model year’95 year ’95 was eventful for the 3 Series. Series. In addition to the six models offered in ’94, a new 31 318ti 8ti joined joined the line.This line.This 3-door 3-door model, available in standard form or with a Club Sport Package, Package, was more compact compact than the other 3 Series Series models and and priced priced for youn younger ger buyers. In ’96 the 318ti offered three Packages, each with its own character; along with other 318 models it got a larger (1 (1.9-liter) .9-liter) engine that was shared with the brand-new brand-new Z3 Roadster. Roadster. At the same time, a 318i version version of the Convertible became available available,, and at midyear the E36 M3 made its debut.This was a giant
In ’95, a more compact compact model joined the 3 Series: the 318ti (above). (above). Available in standard form or or with a Club Sport Package, Package, the 3-door Coupe came with a 1.8-liter (later 1.9-liter) 4-cylinder engine.The 318ti shared shared its rear suspension system system with the Z3 Roadster, which would make its debut in ’96. ’96.
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The 3 Series tradition
For ’97, anoth another er roun round d of refinements refinements was headed by by a subtle design design fresheni freshening, ng, and an M3 Sedan joined the Coupe to bring M3 performance performa nce and 4-door 4-door pract practicali icality ty toget together her for the first and (as it would would turn out at least so far) the only time! One more more thing distindistinguished guishe d the Sedan, Sedan, which immediat immediately ely became a best-seller: an available available automatic automatic transmission,, the only sion only one ever ever offere offered d in an M Car Car.. Naming the M3 and 328i models to its Ten Ten Best Cars (and not for the first time), Car and Driver’s January ’97 issue declared that “The definitive sports sedans from the company whose very very exist existence ence has been based based on fast four-seaters four -seaters for more than 30 years years simply keep getting better and better. better.”
Beginning in ’98, all Coupes and Convertibles were powered by 6-cylinder engines: engin es: here the 323is 323is Coupe, Coup e, which replaced replaced the 4-cylinder 318is Coupe Coupe in that model model year and continued through ’99.
step for the M3, whic which h now now made the transi transition tion from a machine for diehard enthusiasts to one with with much wider wider appea appeal. l. It was the the first 6-cylinde 6-cy linderr M3, and what what a six this this was: was: With 3.0 liters, liters, it developed 240 hp and and catapulted the excitingly styled coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.1 sec.“T sec. “To o drive this car ca r,” reporte reported d Car and Driver in a December’94 December ’94 comparison test, “is to fall in love with the engine.” And yet a magnificent engine was was only one of the M3’s M3’s many sportin sporting g attributes; attributes; stand standard ard All All Season Season Tracti raction, on, a limited-sl limited-slip ip differentia differential, l, a BMW M sport suspension calibration, 17-in. wheels and more powerful brakes made it a true sports car.Yet car .Yet it also provided provided all the practicality of the regular 3 Series coupes – plus plus some extra, extr a, M-sty M-style le luxury luxury.. If fact, befor before e ’95 was over,, a Luxury Pack over Package age became available to impart what Motor Trend magazine (November ’95) calle called d “a splen splendidly didly steal stealthy thy quali quality ty..” For buyers buye rs who intended intended to race race their their M3s M3s,, a Lightweight version was also offered on a limited basis.
For the last two years of the E36 platform, BMW replaced the 318is Coupe Coupe and 318i 318i Convertible with new models that brought 6-cylinder performance and smoothness smoothness to a lower low er price brack bracket, et, the 323is 323is Coupe and and 323i Convertible.These joined the 318ti (the most affordable affordable 3 Series Series model); the 328i/is Sedan, Seda n, Coup Coupe e and Converti Convertible; ble; and the M3 M3 Coupe and and Sedan for the last all-E36 all-E36 year. year. In ’99, the E36 318ti, 318ti, Coupe Coupes s and Convertibles Convertibles would woul d continue continue with minor updat updates, es, whil while e M3s were grouped alongside alongside the new new M roadster roads ter and coupe coupe in the BMW BMW M stable. stable.
E46 3 Series Series,, 1999-p 999-prese resent: nt: the E90’s direct predecessor A mid-’98 introduction revealed the ‘99 E46 3 Series Series as a pair of 4-door 4-door Sed Sedans ans – just just as the new ’06 E90 is being introduced in mid-’05. mid-’05. Then as now, now, the previous Series continued in its Coupe and Convertible forms.This is BMW’s established phase-in of additional body types after an initial introduction introduction of a single type.
In ’96, the M3 engine was enlarged to 3.2 liters liter s for great greater er torq torque.The ue.The 325 models models were were upgraded upgra ded to 328s, 328s, with a 2.8-liter 2.8-liter engin engine e and other mecha mechanical nical upgrade upgrades. s. All models models got extensive detail updating as well.
The 4th-generation 4th-generation 3 Series, platform E46, E46, made its debut as a ’99 ’99 Sedan in two models: 323i and 328i. Stylistically it was an evolutionary step from the E36. E36.
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E46 Coupes, Sports Wagons and Convertibles followed follo wed in 2000, the same model year year when Dynamic Dynamic Stability Contro Controll became standard. stand ard. All four four body styles continued into the ’05 model year; the Coupes Coupes and Convertibles will continue into ’06.
Convertibles; Convertibl es; ava availabi ilability lity of run-flat run-flat tires on some models; models; and expansion expansion of standard standard equipment equip ment.. In ’03, certai certain n 2.5-liter 2.5-liter model models s sold in California, California, Massac Massachuset husetts, ts, NewY NewYork ork and Vermont began to offer an engine that met SULEV (Supe (Superr Ultr Ultra a Low Low Emissi Emissions ons Vehicl ehicle) e) standards. And the sensational Performance Package Pac kage became an option for the 330i Sedan.
The initial two E46 models were the 323i and 328i Sedans, Sedans, pow powered ered by by 2.5- and 2.8-lite 2.8-literr versions of a newnew-generation generation (M54) 6-cylinder engine family. family. Both models offered a new 5-speed automatic transmission and featured extensively refined suspension systems with with new alumin aluminum um components components;; 4-whee 4-wheell ventilat ventilated ed disc brakes for the first time in regular-production regular-production 3 Series models; models; Vehicl ehicle e and Key Memory Memory;; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; the pioneering Head Protection Protection System (HPS) for front occupants; and a host host of other other inno innovatio vations. ns. Also following BMW’s established pattern of alternating “revolution and evolution,” the E46 was an evolutionary step from the E36 – a convincing one that has proven to be highly successful. success ful. E46 Coupes, Coupes, Sports Wagons Wagons and Convertibles Conve rtibles followed followed in model year 2000; Dynamic Stability Stability Control became standard standard and numerous detail updates and upgrades further enhan enhanced ced the the new new Seri Series. es. Model year ’01 brought further developments in this perpetual pattern of refinement and improvement.. With an uprated version of the improvement 2.5-liter 2.5liter engin engine, e, 323 models models became 325s; 325s; the 328s got a larger larger (3.0-liter) engine engine to become 330s.Three all-wheel-drive models were added: 325xi Sedan and and Sports Wagon, 330xi 330 xi Seda Sedan. n. And a ne new w M3 M3,, po powe wered red by a mighty mig hty 333 333-hp -hp BMW BMW M engine engine,, mad made e its E46 debut in this model year as a Coupe and a Convertible. Subsequent model years brought further refinement refine ment of engineering engineering and features; features; a design freshening first for the Sedans and Sports Wagons Wagons and then for the Coupes and
Among other other updat updates es,, ’04 saw saw Adap Adaptive tive Brak Brake e Lights becoming standard on all 3 Series models, and the Sequential Sequential Manual Gearbox Gearbox (SMG) became optional on some rear rear-wheel-wheeldrive models. During the ’04 model year, year, availability of the Performance Performance Package Package – which had achieved an impressive 40% take rate on the Sedan – was extended to the 330Ci Coupe and Convertible Convertible.. For the ’05 model model year, year, the last for for the Sedans Sedans and Wagons Wagons but not for the Coupes and Convertibles,, the main thrust was a further Convertibles upgrading upgra ding of standard equipment equipment.. For exam example, ple, wood interior trim became standard in all models,, and the power models power moonr moonroof oof was now now standard stand ard on all closed-b closed-body ody models models.. Sirius Satellite Radio and the iPod iPod adapter kit were added as new new BMW Cent Center er-inst -installed alled accessories.
The 3 Series for’06: for ’06: E90 Sedans, Sedans, E46 Coupes Coupes and and Convertibles As of March ’05 production the truly all-new E90 Sedans, Sedans, described in detail in this Product Product Information Inform ation Book, Book, make their their debut as ’06 models.. The E91, whic models which h is the new 3 Series Sports Wagon, will follow follow in September September’05 ’05,, also as an ’06. ’06. E46 Sedans and Wagons continued, in the updated updated form just described, into the ’05 model year; year; E46 Coupes Coupes and Convertibles will will continue for ’06. The “E9x” line – including the E90 and the body styl styles es to come (E91 Sports Sports Wagon Wagon,, E92 Coupe, E93 Convertible) Convertible) – is a more dramatic step after the evolu evolutionary tionary E46 E46.Y .Yet et E9x E9x by by no means signifies a departure from the 3 Series tradition described and pictured pictured here. Instead, it is a logical thrust of the 3 Series concept and heritage heritage that is truly truly “more “more”: ”: more of everything that has made the 3 Series the universal univ ersally ly accep accepted ted icon that that it is. Long live live the 3 Series!
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2006 3 Series models Key fe feat atur ures es
325i Sedan BMW’s new “entry”Sedan – but there’s BMW’s there’s nothing entry-level about it.
Performance & efficiency • 3.0 3.0-lit -liter er DOHC 24-valv 24-valve e inline inline 6-cylinde 6-cylinderr engine with magnesium/alumin magnesium/aluminum um composite construction, Valvetronic variable intake-valve lift, Double VANO VANOS S variable intake- and exhaust-valve exhaust-valv e timing, single-stage induction induction system, syst em, 21 215 5 hp • Stand Standard ard 6-speed 6-speed manual manual transmission transmission or optional 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission Handling, ride & braking Handling, braking • Alumi Aluminum num double-piv double-pivot-ty ot-type pe front suspension • 5-l 5-link ink rea rearr sus suspen pensio sion n • Tubula ubularr anti-r anti-roll oll (stabilize (stabilizer) r) bars front front and rear • Engin Engine-spee e-speed-sen d-sensitiv sitive e varia variable-as ble-assist sist rack-and-pinion power steering • 4-whe 4-wheel el ventilat ventilated ed disc brak brakes es,, alumin aluminum um calipers on front brakes • Dynam Dynamic ic Stabili Stability ty Contr Control ol with with expande expanded d range of functions • 16 x 7.0 alloy alloy wheel wheels, s, Doubl Double e Spoke Spoke design design #156 • 205/5 205/55R-1 5R-16 6 H-rated run-flat run-flat all-season tires tires • Flat Tire Warning Warning Exterior & aer Exterior aerodyn odynamic amics s • Al Alll-ne new w ex exte teri rior or de desi sign gn • Halog Halogen en free-form low-beam low-beam headlights headlights • Autom Automatic atic headlig headlight ht control control • Halog Halogen en free-form free-form foglig foglights hts • RainRain-sensin sensing g windshield windshield wipers wipers • Hea Heated ted win windsh dshiel ield-w d-wash asher er jet jets s • Dual pow power/hea er/heated ted exte exterior rior mirror mirrors s • Grou Ground nd lighting lighting via illumination illumination on exterior exterior doorr han doo handle dles s • Adapt Adaptive ive Brak Brake e Lights Lights • “32 “325i” 5i” scri script pt on on trunk trunklid lid Ergonomics, Ergonomic s, luxu luxury ry & convenie convenience nce • Door Doorsill sill trims with “BMW “BMW”” lett lettering ering in chrome chrome • Vehi ehicle cle and Ke Keyy Me Memory mory • Multi-fu Multi-function nction keyless keyless remote with with electronic electronic ID, selectiv selective e unlocking, unlocking, remote trunk release release,, window wind ow and moonroof moonroof opening • Entry/ Entry/exit exit lightin lighting g in front doors doors • Stor Storage age bins bins in front front doors doors • Locka Lockable ble glove glove compartment compartment with rechargerechargeable take-out flashlight and trunk lock switch • BMW Ambian Ambiance ce Lightin Lighting g front front and and rear rear
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• Front Front footwell footwell lighti lighting ng • Sep Separate arately ly swit switched ched left/righ left/rightt reading reading lights lights front and rear • Sta Start/S rt/Stop top butto button n • Tilt/telescopic leather leather-wrapped -wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with fingertip controls for audio audi o system, system, phone and air air reci recircul rculation ation • Dyna Dynamic mic Cruise Cruise Contr Control ol • 6-w 6-way ay adj adjust ustabl able e front seats seats (incl. (incl. hei height ght)) • Fron rontt cen center ter armr armrest est • Clima Climate-co te-control ntrolled led cente centerr conso console le compartment • Leat Leatheret herette te uphol upholstery stery • Bur Burll Waln Walnut ut wood wood interior interior trim • Po Power wer wind windows ows with with key-off key-off operation operation,, 1-touch opening and closing, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote remote • Auto Automatic matic climate climate control control with left/right left/right temperature controls, controls, Max A/C function, function, humidity humid ity contr control, ol, bi-di bi-directi rection on solar solar senso sensorr, automatic recirculation recirculation control, mist sensor, sensor, Heat at Rest, temperature- and volumecontrolled contr olled rear air outle outlets ts and and other other featu features res • Activ Activatedated-char charcoal coal microfilte microfilterr vent ventilati ilation on • Pow ower er 2-w 2-way ay moo moonro nroof of with key key-of -offf and 1-touch operation, sliding interior sunshade and wind deflector • AntiAnti-theft theft AM/FM/CD/MP AM/FM/CD/MP3 3 audio system system with Radio Data System, 10 speakers speakers (including 2 subwoofers) • Pr Pre-wiri e-wiring ng for Bluet Bluetooth ooth phone interfa interface ce • Pr Pre-wiri e-wiring ng for for trunktrunk-mount mounted ed 6-disc 6-disc CD changer • Dual cuphol cupholders ders front front and rear rear • Fo Fold ld-u -up p re rear ar ce cent nter er arm armre rest st • Ful ully ly fi fini nish shed ed trunk trunk
Safety & securi Safety security ty • MRS5 centr central al system system for for contr control ol of safety safety functions and devices • DualDual-airbag airbag Suppl Supplementary ementary Restr Restraint aint Sys System tem with 2-stage Smart Airbags • Fron rontt and rear rear saf safety ety bel belts ts with with automa automatic tic tensioners and force limiters • In Interl terlock ocking ing door door anc anchori horing ng system system for sid side e impacts • Front- and rear-seat rear-seat Head Protection Protection System System • Fr Front ont seat-mounted seat-mounted side-impac side-impactt airbags • LA LATCH TCH attac attachme hments nts in rear rear sea seatt for chi child ld restraint seats • Central locking system with double-lock double-lock anti-theft feature, feature, selective unlocking • Cod Coded ed Driveaw Driveaway ay Pr Prote otecti ction on • Pr Pre-w e-wiri iring ng for ala alarm rm system system
Options • Pre Premium mium Pa Packag ckage: e: • Dakota leather leather uphol upholstery stery • 12-way 12-way pow power er front seats (including (including 4-way 4-way powe po werr lum lumbar bar sup suppor port) t) • Memory Memory syst system em for drive driver’ r’s s seat and and exterior exte rior mirro mirrors rs • Auto-dimming Auto-dimming exterior exterior and interior interior rearvie rearview w mirrors mirro rs,, pow power er-fold -fold exte exterior rior mirror mirrors s • Digital Digital compass compass in interior interior rearv rearview iew mirror • BMW Universal Transceiver • BMW Assist with Bluetooth Bluetooth cellphone interface • Spo Sport rt Pack Package age:: • 149-mph top-speed limiter • Sport suspension calibration • 17 x 8.0 8.0 front/1 front/17 7 x 8.5 8.5 alloy alloy wheels wheels,, Double Spoke design #161 • 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 rear V-rated Vrated performance tires 10 • Sport front seats with manually adjustable thigh support, power power-adjustable -adjustable backrest backrest width • Col Cold d Weath Weather er Pack ackage age:: • High-intensity High-intensity headlight cleaning cleaning system system with retracting jets • Heated front seats with expanded heated area • Split folding folding rear seats and ski bag bag Stand-alone options: • 66-sp spee eed d STEPTRONIC automatic transmission • Act Activ ive e Steerin Steering g • Activ Active e Cruise Cruise Control Control • Park Dist Distanc ance e Contr Control, ol, rea rearr onl onlyy • Xenon Adaptiv Adaptive e headlights with auto-leve auto-leveling ling and luminous rings as parking lights • Me Metal tallic lic pai paint nt • Dak Dakota ota leath leather er uph uphols olstery tery 11 • Com Comfort fort Acc Access ess • 8-w 8-way ay pow power er front seats with drive driver’ r’s-seat s-seat// exterior exte rior-mirr -mirror or memory • Heate Heated d front seats with with expanded expanded heated heated area • 13 13-spea -speaker ker Logi Logic c 7 sound syst system em • Siriu Sirius s Satell Satellite ite Radio Radio • Vehicl ehicle e preparatio preparation n for Sirius Satell Satellite ite Radio Radio • Split foldi folding ng rear rear seats and ski ski bag bag • Pow ower er rea rearr-wi -windo ndow w and man manual ual rear rear sid sideewindow wind ow sunsh sunshades ades • Alumi Aluminum num Finis Finish h or Po Poplar plar Natu Natural ral interi interior or trim (no-cost options) • BM BMW W OnOn-boa board rd Naviga Navigatio tion n System, System, iDri iDrive ve control system and Voice Voice Command • BMW Assist with Bluet Bluetooth ooth cellp cellphone hone interface
325xi Sedan xDrive brings new new agilit agility y and tractio traction n to the all-wheel-drive 325 model.
In addition to or in place of the features features listed for the 325i Sedan Sedan,, the 325xi 325xi Sedan Sedan offers: offers:
Performance & efficiency • Pe Performanc rformance e and fuel efficie efficiency ncy are somewhat affected by additional weight weight and mechanism of AWD system Handling, ride & braking Handling, braking • xDriv xDrive e all-wheel all-wheel drive drive system, system, elect electroni ronically cally controlled with variable variable front/rear torque split and traction control • Fr Front ont suspension suspension and subframe subframe in steel, steel, vs vs.. 325i’s aluminum; aluminum thrust plate plate added for addit additional ional strength strength Exterior & aer Exterior aerodyn odynami amics cs • High High-inte -intensit nsityy headl headlight ight cleani cleaning ng system system with retracting retracting jets, jets, standard • “32 “325xi 5xi”” scri script pt on trun trunkli klid d Options Same as 325i Sedan, Sedan, exce except pt – • Spo Sport rt Pack Package age • 130-mph top-speed limiter • Deletes sport suspension calibration (AWD models have have their own calibration, calibration, same with or without Sport Package) Package) • 17 17 x 8.0 8.0 alloy alloy wheel wheels, s, Star Spok Spoke e design design #159 • 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires 10 • Col Cold d Weath Weather er Pack ackage age:: • Deletes high-intensity headlight cleaning cleaning system with retracting retracting jets, jets, which is standard Stand-alone options: • Acti Active ve Steering Steering not offered offered • 17 x 8.0 8.0 front/1 front/17 7 x 8.5 8.5 alloy alloy wheel wheels, s, Doubl Double e Spoke design #161, and 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 rearV-rated performance tires optional in combination with Sport Package; include 149-mph top-speed limiter 10 – Due to low-profile low-profile tires, tires, please note:Wheels, tires and suspension parts are are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. 11 – Available as of 9/05 production.
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Models Mod els & ke key y featu features res
330i Sedan Premium model, Premium model, with higher higher perform performance ance and more extensive standard equipment.
In addition to or in place of the features features listed for the 325i Sedan Sedan,, the 330i Sedan Sedan include includes: s:
Performance & efficiency • Engin Engine e has 3-stage variable variable intake intake system and specific specific softwar software; e; pow power er incr increases eases to 255 hp • Sequential Manual Gearbox Gearbox to be available available (see Options) Handling, ride & braking Handling, braking • Lar Larger ger brak brake e dimension dimensions s front front and rear • 17 x 8.0 8.0 alloy alloy whe wheels els,, Sta Starr Spo Spoke ke desig design n #159 #159 • 225/45R-1 225/45R-17 7 H-rated H-rated run-flat all-season tires 10 Exterior & aer Exterior aerodyn odynamic amics s • Xenon Adaptiv Adaptive e headlights with auto-leve auto-leveling ling and luminous rings as parking lights • Fr Front ont bumper/s bumper/spoiler poiler:: horizo horizontal ntal slats (cente (centerr and both both sides sides)) in body body col color or (32 (325i: 5i: bla black) ck) • Chro Chrome me vertica verticall grille grille slats slats (325i: blac black) k) • SideSide-wind window ow framin framing g in black with chro chrome me trim (325i: all-b all-black lack)) • Rig Right ht exteri exterior or mirr mirror or has auto auto tilt-d tilt-dow own n feature (325i: included with optional power power seats) • “33 “330i” 0i” scri script pt on on trunk trunklid lid Ergonomics, Ergonomic s, luxu luxury ry & convenie convenience nce • 8-w 8-way ay pow power er front seats with drive driver’ r’s-seat s-seat// exterior exte rior-mirr -mirror or memory • 13 13-spea -speaker ker Logic 7 sound sound syste system m Options (all options are listed)
• Premium Premium Pa Packag ckage: e: • Dakota leather leather uphol upholstery stery • 4-w 4-way ay pow power er frontfront-seat seat lumbar suppo support rt • Auto-dimming Auto-dimming exterior exterior and interior interior rearvie rearview w mirrors mirro rs,, pow power er-fold -fold exte exterior rior mirror mirrors s • Digital Digital compass compass in interior interior rearv rearview iew mirror • BMW Universal Transceiver • BMW Assist with Bluetooth Bluetooth cellphone interface
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• Sport Sport Pack Package age:: • 149-mph top-speed limiter • Sport suspension calibration • 18 x 8.0 front/18 front/18 x 8.5 alloy wheels, Ellipsoid design #162 • 225/40R-18 front / 255/35R-18 rear W-rated W-r ated performance tires 10 • Sport front seats with manually adjustable thigh support, power power-adjustable -adjustable backrest backrest width • Col Cold d Weath Weather er Pack ackage age:: • High-intensity High-intensity headlight cleaning cleaning system system with retracting jets • Heated front seats with expanded heated area • Split folding rear seats and ski bag Stand-alone options: • 66-sp spee eed d STEPTRONIC automatic transmission • 6-speed Sequentia Sequentiall Manual Manual Gearbox Gearbox (SMG) (SMG) 12 • Act Activ ive e Steerin Steering g • Acti Active ve Cruise Cruise Contr Control ol • Park Dist Distanc ance e Contr Control, ol, rea rearr onl onlyy • Me Metal tallic lic pai paint nt • Dak Dakota ota leath leather er uph uphols olstery tery • Com Comfort fort Acc Access ess 11 • Heat Heated ed front seats with with expanded expanded heated heated area • Siriu Sirius s Satell Satellite ite Radio • Vehicl ehicle e preparation preparation for Siriu Sirius s Satellite Satellite Radio • Split foldi folding ng rear rear seats and ski ski bag bag • Pow ower er rea rearr-wi -windo ndow w and man manual ual rea rearr sid sideewindow wind ow sunsh sunshades ades • Alumi Aluminum num Finis Finish h or Po Poplar plar Natu Natural ral interi interior or trim (no-cost options) • BM BMW W OnOn-boa board rd Naviga Navigatio tion n Sy Syste stem, m, iDri iDrive ve control system and Voice Voice Command • BMW Assist with Bluet Bluetooth ooth cellp cellphone hone interface
330xi Sedan xDrive and the 255-hp 330i engine add up to BMW’s BMW’ s sportiest, highest-performing AWD AWD automobile.
In addition to or in place of the features features listed for the 330i Sedan Sedan,, the 330xi 330xi Sedan Sedan offers: offers:
Performance & efficiency • Pe Performanc rformance e and and fuel fuel efficienc efficiencyy are somewhat affected by additional weight weight and mechanism of AWD system Handling, ride & braking Handling, braking • xDriv xDrive e all-wheel all-wheel drive drive system, system, elect electronic ronically ally controlled with variable front/rear torque split and traction control • Fr Front ont suspensi suspension on and subframe subframe in in steel, steel, vs vs.. 330i’s aluminum; aluminum thrust plate plate added for addit additional ional strength strength Exterior & aer Exterior aerodyn odynamic amics s • High High-inte -intensit nsityy headl headlight ight cleani cleaning ng system system with retracting retracting jets, jets, standard (preliminary) (preliminary) • “33 “330xi 0xi”” scri script pt on on trunkl trunklid id Options Same as 330i Sedan, Sedan, exc except ept – • Spo Sport rt Pack Package age • 130-mph top-speed limiter • Deletes sport suspension calibration (AWD models have their own calibration) calibration) • 17 17 x 8.0 8.0 alloy alloy wheel wheels, s, Star Spok Spoke e design design #158 • 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires 10 • Col Cold d Weath Weather er Pack ackage age:: • Deletes high-intensity headlight cleaning cleaning system with retracting jets, jets, which is standard Stand-alone options: • Sequ Sequential ential Manual Manual Gearbox Gearbox (SMG) (SMG) not offered • Activ Active e Steering Steering not not offered offered • 18 18x x 8.0 8.0 front/1 front/18 8 x 8.5 8.5 alloy alloy wheel wheels, s, Ellip Ellipsoid soid design #162, #162, and 225/40R-18 225/40R-18 front / 255/35R-18 rear rear W-r W-rated ated performance tires optional in combination with Sport Package; include 149-mph top-speed limiter 10 – Due to low-profile low-profile tires, tires, please note: Wheels Wheels,, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. 11 – Available as of 9/05 production. 12 – Available as of 9/05 production; requires Sport Package. Package.
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From the media Early Earl y re repor ports ts ar are e full full of pr prais aise e for for the ne new w 3.
All models “In driving dynamics, dynamics, the 330i is still the king of its class. The extra extra power is noticeable, noticeable, though not dramatic dramatic.. No matter matter, becaus because e the new aluminu aluminum-inte m-intensive nsive front suspensuspension – with double-pivot double-pivot lower lower arms – and 5-link rear continu continue e the tradition of spot-on tuning,, pro tuning providing viding the balanced handling handling that rewards rewards hard driving, yet still gives gives a comfortable ride.” Road & Track , Apr Aprilil ’05 ’05 “The 3 Series has long been considered the gold standard among entry-luxury entry-luxury model models s worldwide worldw ide.. It is the car against which all all others are measured.” March h 1, ’05 AIADA, Marc “BMW had laid out a wide handling handling course on a huge slab of polished polished concrete, concrete, with a friction coefficient about the same as packed powder.. Ther powder There e we finally touche touched d the 2006 330i’s inner self: the perfect perfect balance front to rear; that bit of lean that that seems to press press the outside rear rear tire onto the pavement; pavement; sweet, swe et, ro rockck-ste steady ady tor torque que delivery delivery;; the inherent goodness that allows rank amateurs to hold opposite-lock powerslides like Colin McRae. “The 330i’s 330i’s [NG6] is stronger stronger than any 3 Series engine before, before, short of the M3. M3. There is more torque down low, low, but it retains its sprinter’s lungs and pulls to the the higher higher redli redline. ne. It
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sounds great, great, with an emphasis emphasis on clean mechanical noise from the engine bay rather than the tone of the muffler.” muffler.” Febru bruar aryy 28 28,, ’0 ’05 5 AutoWeek , Fe “Now ente “Now entering ring its fifth genera generation tion,, the BMW 3 Series is once again pushing up the benchmark. benchm ark. Ackno Acknowledge wledged d for 30 years years as the best best car in its class, class, the 3 Series Series comes comes with a wide range of innovative, hands-on progress on the engine and suspension, and in terms of motoring comfort. “In its design language, the 3 Series makes a powerful powerful statement as a unique, unique, selfconfident, confide nt, dynami dynamic c and elegant sports saloon.. The new car comes right in the saloon the middle of BMW's modern design spectrum, matching the design language of the BMW Z4 or the BMW BMW 1 Series Series,, on the the one han hand, d, with the elegance elegance of the 5 and 7 Series, Series, on the other. other. Characteristic features are the short overhangs, the greenhouse greenhouse moved moved far to the back, back, as well as the long long engine engine compart com partmen mentt lid. Sig Signifi nifican cantly tly lar larger ger bot both h outside and inside, inside, the interior interior is bright, bright, spacious and generous, generous, refle reflecting cting the lifestyle of its target group. “The interior interior is both modern and harmonious all in one, the generous generous ambience ambience creating a feeling of controlled dynamics and ligh lightne tness. ss. So the the driver driver and his his – or her – passengers passenge rs clearly feel the two characters characters
combined so combined so harmoniou harmoniously sly by the BMW 3 Series: that of a comfortable comfortable midrange midrange saloon and that of a sports driving machine.” Februa bruary ry 11, ’05 Automotive Intelligence, Fe “The compact four-door four-door,, which goes on sale in North North Amer America ica in early early Ma May y as a 2006 model, exhibits remarkable composure, agility agil ity and power power – no surprise, surprise, cons consider idering ing the 30-year 30-year heritage of the the 3 Series and its German parent's parent's reputation reputation for building some of the world's great sport sedans. “The new new 330i boasts an all-independen all-independentt chassis design that is one of the best in the business….The result is precise control coupled with a firm, well-damped ride over all kinds of terrain. When we encountered encountered small rises in the pavement at speeds of up to 125 125 miles an hour hour, the car hunke hunkered red down into a comfortable, comfortable, tarmac-hu tarmac-hugging gging crouch cro uch.. Our tes testt car was fitted fitted with with Pirelli Pirelli Euforia 225/45-17 225/45-17 run-flat tires, tires, which displayed great grip and transmitted little road noise. “The oversize, oversize, vented disc brakes at all four corners were were exceptional, exceptional, with no evidence evid ence of fade fade or grab grab,, eve even n when when haulhauling the t he car down from extr extreme eme speeds.The speeds.The 330i's speed-sensitive, speed-sensitive, variable-assist power power steering also feels just right – quick, precise, responsive respon sive and beauti beautifully fully balance balanced.” d.” ebru ruar aryy 9, ’0 ’05 5 The Detroit News , Feb “‘A BMW “‘A BMW,,’ says BMW’s BMW’s new design chief Adrian van van Hooydonk Hooydonk,, ‘must not not only be beautiful, beauti ful, but also make you say, Where Where’s ’s the key?’ key?’ If this is the criterio criterion, n, then HooyHooydonk’s people have done good work. Even standing stan ding stil still, l, the new new 3 looks looks so agile agile,, so dynamic dynam ic,, so rarin’ rarin’ to go, go, that one one can hardly hardly escape its pull. “All the essential attributes that have have for 30 years made the 3 Series the definition defi nition of a BMW and the sports sports sedan sedan par excellence are packed into this 5th-generation 3: high-caliber high-cal iber techno technology logy,, powe powerful rful engine engines, s, superior handling and an undiluted undiluted driving experience – and all of this in an elegant shape of great presence and quality.This is what enthusiastic drivers have always appreciated apprec iated about the 3, 3, and upon first acquaintance acquaintan ce it is clear that this appreciaappreciation will will transfer transfer to the new Series Series..
“The gre “The greate aterr widt width, h, lon longer ger whe wheelb elbase ase and increased incre ased room room for rear passenge passengers rs are appreciated apprec iated too…Better too…Better yet:The 3 rema remains ins a compact, intense driving driving machine machine – only shrewder shre wder,, more preci precise, se, liveli livelier er than even even its still praised predecessor.” predecessor.” German manyy, Ja Janua nuary ry 19 19,, ’05 auto motor und sport , Ger “BMW is the first to develop develop a liquid-cooled liquid-cooled inline 6-cylinder 6-cylinder out of aluminum and magnesium. magnes ium. It is an an especially especially light six six in the 3-liter 3-liter class that could become become an example exa mple for other carmak carmakers ers to follow.” follow.” Automobil Revue, Swi Switze tzerlan rland, d, Jan Januar uaryy 26 26,, ’05 “The prede predecessor cessor is still very much up-toup-todate,, so Phase 1 of the date the new Serie Series s concenconcentrates trat es on the Sedans Sedans.. “The flowing lines and skillful shaping of front and rear ends achieve a dynamic image. image. Contributing to this effect are the increased overall length and wheelbase. Combined with greater width and [in European versions] unchanged unchang ed height, this growth growth results in significantly signific antly more interi interior or space space.. “Not just the exterio exteriorr look promises promises ‘Jo ‘Joy y of Driving,’’ but also the new Driving, new, elabor elaborately ately designe designed d suspension system.This is confirmed by early test drives drives on Spanish roads and on the challenging racetrack at Albacete. “Faultless straight-line “Faultless straight-line stability and precise powerr steeri powe steering, ng, as well well as springing springing and and damping that that are firm, but not too much so, furthe furtherr valida validate te BMW’s BMW’s goals of sporty, sporty, dynamic road manners. manners. And the brakes brakes work efficiently.” Automobil Revue, Swi Switze tzerlan rland, d, Jan Januar uaryy 19,’05 “It is a synthesis that should please everyone,, off one offend end hardly hardly any anyone one,, and create create the best prospects prospects for longterm sales sales success.” Switze tzerlan rland, d, Oct Octobe oberr 27, ’04 Automobil Revue, Swi “The new 3 Series Series has a taut look, look, with a striking sculpture line at the level of the door handle handles s and a hood that terminates terminates in a pronounced V-shape.” auto motor und sport , Ger German manyy, Ju June ne 23, 23, ’04 “The latest version of the 3 Series should be even more appealing than its predecessor predecessor.” .” Edmunds.com
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It’s clear enough that the BMW It’s 3 Series is an icon.Yet not just the car its itself elf is an an icon; icon; so so,, sta standi nding ng on on its own merits merits and heritage, heritage, is the 3 Series engine. It’s a “six,” yes yes,, but not just just any any si six: x: Wh Wher ereas eas near nearly ly al alll other vehic vehicle le makers makers make their sixes in in V-format, BMW nurtur nurtures es a format that puts all the cylinders in a row: row: the inlin inline e six. And is honor honored ed for doing so, so, with words words like“superb” (Automobi Autom obile le Ma Magaz gazine ine, Feb ebrua ruary ry’0 ’04) 4) and “sublime” “sublime”((Road & Track , Ju July’02 ly’02). ). Not content to rest on such acclaim, BMW has endowed endowed the two two new 3 Series Sedans Sedans with all-ne all-new w inline 6-cylinder 6-cyl inder engines engines,, as advan advanced ced as they the y are pow powerfu erful. l. And each each is available with a choice of 6-speed transmissions.
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All-new DOHC 24-va All-new 24-valve lve 6-cylinde 6-cy linderr engi engines nes Benefits • BMW’ BMW’s s unique approach to to 6-cylinder 6-cylinder power pow er,, now more advanced advanced than ever ever • Each model has more more power power and torqu torque e than its predecessor • Magn Magnesium esium/alumi /aluminum num construction construction reduces weight, enhances weight distribution, demonstrates BMW’s BMW’s commitment to advanced technology • Valvetronic variable valve valve lift lift enhances performance and fuel efficiency • Elec Electric tric water water pump and and volume-c volume-contro ontrolled lled oil pump also enhance efficiency • Lege Legendary ndary smooth smoothness ness of inline inline 6-cy 6-cylinde linderr engine engin e is reta retained, ined, enhan enhanced ced • Gre Greate aterr fue fuell effici efficienc encyy is expe expecte cted d Almost all vehicle manufacturers who make 6-cylinder engines have adopted the VV-6 6 format, whose compactness is advantageous advantageous in small or midsize cars with front-wheel drive.. By contr drive contrast, ast, BMW’ BMW’s s inline inline 6-cyl 6-cylinder inder engines engin es are brilliant brilliant for for their smooth smoothness ness and sound,, and BMW sound BMW custo customers mers (not (not to mention mention professional auto critics!) have come to treasure them them for for these attribu attributes tes.. For this reason reason,, BMW has elected to to retain the inline format while developing it towar toward d reduced weight, more compact dimensions – and even more brilliant performance, performance, smoothness and and sound. sound. An increase in in fuel efficiency and even even tighter control of emissions were also set as goals.
All-new engin All-new engine e with a whole whol e new new look look:: the NG6 Valvetronic Valvet ronic inline 6-cylinder.. Magnesium camshaft der cover and thermoplastic intake pipes of the 3-stage induction system (330i only) are visible in this photo.
The result of of this quest is a New New Generation of 6-cyli 6-cylinder nder engin engines, es, appr appropriat opriately ely calle called d the the NG6.. Compa NG6 Compared red to its predecessor predecessor,, the M54 engine family, family, the NG6 achieves achieves notable progress progr ess on all fronts (NG6 (NG6 3.0-liter 3.0-liter vs. M54 3.0-liter): • Grea vs. 225 hp 13.This Greater ter powe powerr, 255 hp vs amounts to a very very impressive 85 hp/liter hp/liter.. • Grea 220 0 lblb-ft ft.. vs vs.. 21 214 4 13, and Greater ter torqu torque e, 22 even stronger torque characteristics characteristics across the broad range of engine speeds. Val alv vet etrron onic ic se serv rvo o mot motor or
View from the other other side: here too, too, the NG6 looks as new new as it is. It’ It’s s the first 6-cylinder engine with Valvetronic Valvetronic,, and the world’s first contemporary automobile engine with magnesium/aluminum composite construction.
ability.. The new engin • Higher revving ability engine’ e’s s “redli “re dline ne”” is 7000 7000 rpm, rpm, vs vs.. 6500 for the predecessor. efficiency. Though official U.S • Superior fuel efficiency. U.S.. EPA EP A mileage ratings are not yet yet available, European ratings indicate 12% greater mileage. • Reduced weight – 22 lb. lb. les less. s. Had BMW BMW engineers developed the previous engine to meet their their goals goals,, it would would have added added about 30 lb. – and thus would have have weighed fully 52 lb. lb. more than than the new new engin engine e does. does. • More compact – Because of the electric water wat er pump pump,, ther there e is just one external external drive belt, vs. the prev previous ious two two;; ove overall rall engin engine e length is thus about an inch shorter shorter..
Now, here are Now, are the details details of how this dramatic dramatic progress was achieved achieved – over an engine that was already outstanding in all these respects. respects. 13 – 235 hp/222 lb-ft. lb-ft. with Performance Performance Package, Package, which currently has no counterpart in the NG6 engine family.
Hol ollo low w in inta tak ke ca cams msh haf aftt 3-stage induction system Chain camshaft drive Magnesium camshaft cover
Hollow exha Hollow exhaust ust camshaft VANOS camshaft positioners
Aluminum chain tensioner
Catalytic converter (1 of 2)
Single external drive belt Valvegear with finger rocker rock er arms Electric Elect ric water pump
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Valvetronic variable valve lift. This exclusive,
patented innovation patented innovation,, alrea already dy enhan enhancing cing the performance and fuel efficiency of BMW’s BMW’s VV-8 8 and VV-12 12 engines, engines, appears in the NG6 in evolved form. Variable valve lift is a step beyond variable valve timing – which this and all other current BMW gasoline engines have too. too.V Valvetronic varies varie s lift to a far great greater er degr degree ee than other other variable-lift systems (Honda/Acura’s V-Tech is one of them). Indeed, Valvetronic varies lift so extensively that it replaces the traditional engine throttle; engine breathing breathing is controlled entirely entir ely by the valv valves, es, and the tradi traditiona tionall throttle throt tle simply goes away away 14. The Valvetronic Valvetronic mechanism sits atop the intake valves. valves. Each of the engine’s 24 valves is actuated as the camshaft lobe deflects a finger-typ finger -type e rock rocker er arm. (Thi (This s is is new; new; the previous engine has bucket-type hydraulic hydraulic valve lifters.) lifters.) On the intake side, side, there is an additional element between the cam lobe and rocker arm, called an intermediate follower follower..
Two views of the Valvetronic mechanism mech anism:: left, persp perspecective;; right tive right,, look looking ing straight straight at it.The components’ functions are: • Gear wheel – meshes meshes with spiral shaft of servo motorr to rotate eccentric moto shaft, varying position position of intermediate follower according to accelerator pedal • Intermediate Intermediate follower follower – varies valve lift • Rocker Rocker arm – actuates valve • Hydraulic pedestal – maintains valve clearance at zero for minimum noise • Intake valve – opens to admit air and fuel into cylinder • Valve spring – closes valve • Follower Follower spring – retains and tensions follower
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Upon contact contact by the camshaft camshaft lobe, lobe, this follower follo wer actua actuates tes the the rocker rocker arm and, and, in turn, turn, the valve valve.The .The follower follower is positioned positioned by by an eccentric shaft that a servo motor rotates in response to the driver’s accelerator-pedal movements mov ements;; the eccentrics eccentrics on this shaft determine each intermediate follower’s follower’s pivot point and thus thus vary the valve valve lift.
Intake camshaft
Here are the highlights of Valvetronic: Valvetronic: • Intake valves assume function of throttle. Engine breathing – air intake – is is controlled by varying valve lift.The driver’s foot gives gives the commands; comma nds; valv valve e lift varies accordingly accordingly.. At minimum minim um lift, the engine engine is idling idling or decel decelererating;; at maximum lift, ating lift, it delivers delivers full power power.. • Greater efficiency throttle closes, closes, it efficiency.. As a throttle imposes a restriction restriction that incoming incoming air must snake around.This around. This causes so-called “pumping losses, losses,” which take take a greater greater proportion of engin engine e powe powerr at lowe lowerr spe speeds eds.. By eli elimimi14 nating the throttle , Val Valvetronic vetronic essentially does away away with pumping losses. • More spontaneous engine response. Again, because there is is no conventional conventional throttle. • More power. High valve lift contributes to high power output. With conventional conventional valvegear,, there’ gear there’s s a limit to how how high valve lift can go without degrading low-speed operation. With Valve alvetron tronic ic,, lift is tailo tailored red precisely precisely to operating conditions, conditions, and is extra-high extra-high at the top end.The 330i/xi engine’s engine’s power peak (255 hp) hp) comes comes at 6600 6600 rpm, vs. 5900 rpm before.Yet before.Y et low- to medium-speed operation is not compromised (see below). torque ue curve. curve. Not only does the • A“fatter” torq new engine produ produce ce more more torque; torque; the torque torque peak occurs occurs at a lower lower engin engine e speed, 275 2750 0 rpm vs. vs. the previous previous 3500 rpm. rpm.This This materimaterially improves the engine’ engine’s low- to midrange response.
Follower Follo wer sprin spring g
Eccentric shaft
Follower Foll ower sprin spring g Intermediate follower
Gear wheel on eccentric shaft Intermediate follower Eccentric Intake camshaft
Eccentric Finger rocker rock er arm
Valve springs
Finger Fin ger roc rocke kerr arm Hydraulic pedestal
Hydraulic pedestal Valve spring
Intake valves
Intake valve
• More refined engine operation. In light-load operation oper ation,, oper operation ation is especia especially lly smooth because valve lift is low. Low w frict friction, ion, prec precision ision component components. s. Every • Lo “rubbing point” in the Valvetr Valvetronic onic mechanism is not a rubbing (friction) (friction) point at all. Instead, low-friction low -friction rollers transmit the motion: from cam lobe to intermediate follower follower,, from follower follo wer to rock rocker er arm, from eccen eccentric tric shaft to follower. follower. The follower follower itself is a precision component – now even more so in this new, new, high-rpm evolution of Valvetronic Valvetronic.. As in the previous engine, engine, zero valve valve clearance is maintained hydraulically hydraulically to ensure quiet operation oper ation,, thoug though h by a different different mechanism. mechanism. How Val Valvetronic vetronic has evolved. As dramatic as
these fundamental advantages of Valvetronic Valvetronic are,, with this new engin are engine e they they becom become e even even more dramatic.Though dramatic.Though highly highly technical and detailed, the evolution of Val Valvetronic vetronic can be understood in these broad terms: • Maxim Maximum um engine speed speed increased by 500 rpm. This was enabled by making Valv Valvetronic’s etronic’s reciprocating parts more rigid. • Maximum intake-valve lift increased from 9.7 mm to 9.9 mm, which contributes to the increase in maximum power power output. • Greater maximum intake-valve acceleration. This means less time is spent opening and closin closing g the valv valves; es; thus they are effectively effecti vely open longer longer.. In effect this this is a “de-throttl “de-th rottling” ing” that further further redu reduces ces pumping pumping losses. • Phasing of the two intake valves. Starting from minimal minimal intake-valv intake-valve e lift (i.e (i.e.. idli idling), ng), an increase in engine load causes the lift and timing of intake valve 1 to increase faster than that that of valve valve 2. 2. At its maximum, maximum, this phasing has valve 1 lifting 1.8 mm more than valve valv e 2; at about 6 mm, mm, the two two valves valves are again “in synch.”This refinement achieves an asymmetric asymmet ric distribution distribution of the fuel/air mixtur mixture e that enhances enhances fuel economy economy under low low-load -load driving conditions. Improved combustion chambers. Subtle
refinements to the combustion-chamber combustion-chamber shape conspire with the intake-valv intake-valve e phasing to create more stable combustion, with benefits to fuel efficiency efficiency and emission emission control.
Further evolved VANOS. Double VANOS 15 is
a familiar familiar featur feature e of all current current BMW engin engines es.. The range over over which intake-valve intake-valve timing can be varied has been been increased increased by 10 10˚, ˚, achi achieveving yet yet another de-throttling effect. 6-cylinde linderr 3-stage induction system. BMW 6-cy engines have long had a 2-stage 2-stage (or dualresonance) system, system, with one intake-path intake-path leng le ngth th for for lo lowe werr rpm rpm,, th the e other other fo forr hi high gher er rpm rpm.. This system further optimizes the engine’ engine’s power pow er deliv delivery ery by pro providin viding g an addit additional ional “middle “mid dle”” sta stage ge.. Ele Electri ctrical cally ly swi switch tched, ed, the thr three ee stages are: • Lo Low w-sp -speed eed:: idl idle-3 e-3250 250 rpm • Me Mediu dium-r m-rang ange: e: 325 3250-4 0-4500 500 rpm rpm • Hig High-s h-spee peed: d: 4500 4500-70 -7000 00 rpm. rpm. This feature is present only on the 330i engine; the 325i engine (see page 24) has a singlestage intake manifold. For persp perspectiv ective, e, the BMW BMW V-8 engine engine (in 545i 545i and 745i/Li) 745i/Li) has a fully variable system system that varies intake intake length steplessly steplessly from idle to maximum rpm – an ultimate solution, but too costly cos tly and bul bulky ky for the 3 Series Series.. increa reased sed Higherr fuelHighe fuel-injecti injection on pressur pressure e, inc from 3.5 to 5 bar (51.4 to 73.5 lb./sq lb./sq in.), results in an improved injection spray, spray, helping reduce raw hydrocarbon emissions in a cold engine. All-new All-ne w engine electronics electronics.. As the above
development descriptions imply imply,, the number of variables (inputs) feeding into the engine’ engine’s s electronic management system has increased signif sig nifica icantl ntly; y; a com comple pletel telyy new sy syste stem m wa was s develop dev eloped. ed. Amon Among g man manyy inn innov ovativ ative e deta details ils,, the basic ignition and valve-timing functions are duplicated.The first part was optimized for fuel consumption consumption and emissions; emissions; the second part was determined according to pure driving parameters param eters.. Depend Depending ing upon how how perfect perfectly ly the engine engine is running running at at any time time,, contr control ol interpolates interpolate s between the two strategies. strategies. Under ideal conditions, conditions, the engine always always runs with its lowest fuel consumption. In case of poor fuel quality quality or unfa unfavora vorable ble environmen environmental tal conditions, the control parameters prioritize prioritize driveability. 14 – Actually, there is an auxiliary throttle throttle,, for certain specific functions only: as a fail-safe measure measure for the unlikely event of Valvetr Valvetronic onic malfunction; malfunction; for diagnost diagnostic ic purposes; to control fuel-tank fuel-tank ventilation; lation; and to improve improve cold starting. starting. Under virtually all normal operating conditions, conditions, this throttle is open and imposes imposes no restriction on incoming air. 15 – VANOS = VAriable NOckenwellen Steuerung = variable camshaft camshaft control, or variable valve timing.
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The NG6 engine block consists of three major castings: 1 – Uppe Upperr cran crankcase kcase,, of magnesium alloy 2 – Bedplate, Bedplate, of magnesium alloy 3 – Insert, Insert, of aluminumaluminumsilicon alloy.
This “expl “exploded oded”” view of engine block shows the bedplate and upper crankcase separately: 1 – Steel inlays fit into bedplate to carry crankshaft main bearings 2 – The bedplate.
Magnesium/aluminum composite construction Benefits • Redu Reduces ces engine engine wei weight ght • Enha Enhances nces vehicle vehicle weight weight distribution distribution Although the direct direct customer benefits of this unique and pioneering construction are subtle in comparison with those of Valvetronic Valvetronic,, this is nevertheless an important innovation – a world’s first in modern times and exclusive to BMW. Structurally Structural ly,, the new engin engine e block consists consists of three major major castin castings: gs: Bedplate (magnesium alloy 16 ).This casting forms the lower portion of the block (crankcase), (crankcase), and is similar in concept to a construction element found in some racing engines – as well as the 500-hp V-10 engine that powers the new new BMW M5.The bedpla bedplate te combin combines es with the upper upper crankcase to form the outer shell of of the cylinde cylinderr block block;; the result result is an ultra-rigid engine structure. str ucture. Upper crankcas crankcase e (magnesium alloy alloy 16 ).
Joining the bedplate at the level of the crankshaft (main) bearings, this too is a weightweightsaving casting. casting. It is mounted onto the bedplate from above above.. Insert (aluminum alloy). Forms the cylinders
The insert (dark) is cast inseparab insep arably ly into the magnesium magne sium-allo -alloy y upper crankcase. It includes includes the cylinders, coolant passages and all threaded connections to the transmission, missi on, cyli cylinder nder head and cylinder bloc block. k.
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and their coola coolant nt passages. passages. Wher Whereas eas the previous engine has an aluminum block with cast-iron sleeves as the cylinders cylinders’’ working surfaces, this insert is of silicon-impregnated silicon-impregnated aluminum (Alusil). Silicon particles are thus cast into the insert; insert; a “soft honing” honing” machi machine ne removes just enough of the aluminum to leave the crystals as the ultra-hard cylinder surfaces. surface s. In this sense, sense, the NG6’s NG6’s block construction resembles that of current BMW V-8 and V-1 V-12 2 engines, though these blocks are all-Alusil.
How it goes together together. First First,, the aluminum aluminum
insert is cast cast by conventional methods.Then, during a newly develo developed ped die-casting method, method, the magnesium upper shell shrinks onto the insert while while cooling cooling;; struct structural ural rigidit rigidityy and stability stabil ity are ensured ensured by by interl interlocki ocking ng ribs where the two castings meet. In the the next next step step, the upper upper crank crankcase case,, consisting of magnesium shell and aluminum insert, is mounted onto the magnesium bedplate from above.The sintered-steel main bearings’ bearin gs’ low lower er halv halves es are in place in the bedplate, bedpla te, the upper upper halv halves es in the upper upper crankcase crank case.. After the bedplate bedplate and upper upper crankcase have been bolted together, together, a liquid sealing compound is injected into a groove on the contact surface between the two components. Special aluminum aluminum bolts are used to attach parts, parts, such as the engine mounting brackets, brackets, to the magnesium/ magnesium/ aluminum castings. More conventionally conventionally,, the cylinder cylinder head is of aluminum; alumin um; how howeve everr, the head of an inline inline 6-cylinder engine must be cast with great great precision because because its relatively great length implies considerable contraction during the cooling-down process after casting.The casting process used here is called “lost-foam”; because all BMW gasoline engines since the 1960s have have had aluminum heads, BMW’ BMW’s s experience in this regard is long and successful and BMW has used the lost-foam method for cylinder heads since 1997. This process, which employs a polystyrene “dummy” of the head to form the mold into which the aluminum is poured, poured, resul results ts in an extremely extremely preci precise se casting of this critical engine component.
which save a remarkable which remarkable 2.6 lb. lb. each. Begin Begin-ning as steel tubes, tubes, the camshafts are shaped in a hydroforming hydroforming procedure, procedure, subjected from the inside to a water pressure of 4000 bar (58,000 lb./sq lb./sq in.) against outer forms to achieve the cam profiles. profiles. All this takes place in a cold state – nothing melts – and as a final step the cams are polished to a finish quality of 1/1000 1/1000 mm. Hydroforming is also used to achieve the hollow, hollow, but ultra-strong profiles of the 3 and 6 Series Series Convertibles’ Convertibles’ windshield frames. The engine’s camshaft cover is of weightsaving savi ng magne magnesium. sium. For the first time time,, the VANOS sprockets, via which which the camsha camshaft ft chain drives the two variable-valve-timing variable-valve-timing mechanisms mecha nisms,, are of aluminum. aluminum. And the chain chain camshaft drive, a high-durability, lowmaintenance feature of all current BMW engines, engin es, has an aluminum chain tensioner that also saves weight. Instead of being a separate casting, casting, the camshaft drive’s drive’s housing is integrally cast into the magnesium structure, eliminating a production step and sealing components. As one final weight-reducing exhaust ust header headers’ s’ flange flanges s are elemen ele ment, t, the exha formed from 2-mm-thick steel, significantly lighter than the 12-mm 12-mm flanges used previously; previously; for a secure seal of this steel to the the aluminum head, graphite rings are employed.
Other weigh weight-savi t-saving ng materia materials. ls. Though the
magnesium/aluminum composite crankcase construction is the most sensational example, other materials and production innovations also help pare weight from the NG6 engine. The second most productive material innovation was the adoption of hol hollow low cam camsha shafts fts, By designing innovative hollow hollo w camshaf camshafts ts (conv (convenentional camshafts are solid), BMW’s BMW’ s engine engineers saved more more than 5 lb. lb. of engine weight.
Another weig Another weight-sa ht-saver ver is the magnesium camshaft cover. 16 – These These magnesium castings are actually a magnesium-aluminum magnesium-aluminum alloy,as pure magnesium would not have sufficient strength for these applications. applications.
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An electrically electrically drive driven, n, electronically controlled water pump consumes consumes less power than a conventional conventional belt-driven pump, helps the engine warm up more quickly,, facilitates the quickly Heat-at-Rest feature and eliminates one external drive belt.
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Electric water water pump pump.. A conv conventio entional nal engine engine
Variable-volume oil pump. Conventional oil
water (cool water (coolant) ant) pump is driven driven by a belt, belt, and always runs at a speed directly proportional to engine rpm.This innovation is electrically driven and electronically controlled according according to the engine’ engine’s s coolant and oil temperatures at any any moment moment.Thus .Thus it runs runs only only as much much as needed, and in doing so consumes consumes a maximum of 200 watts vs. up to 2 kilowatts kilowatts (10 times as much) for a conventional conventional pump.The pump.The electric pump has numerous tangible benefits: • By requ requiring iring less pow power er,, contri contributes butes to the the engine’s engine’ s increased power output. • Fast Faster er engin engine e warmup warmup,, beca because use it doesn doesn’t ’t circulate coolant when the engine is cold. • Pro Provides vides coolant coolant circu circulation lation for for the Heat-atHeat-atRest feature now included in the climate control. • By eli elimin minati ating ng an exter external nal driv drive e belt, belt, mak makes es the engine shorter.
pumps, too pumps, too,, deliv deliver er oil in direc directt proportion proportion to engine engin e speed. speed. In order to suppl supplyy the neces neces-sary pressure to the VAN VANOS OS system (which employs oil pressure to adjust the camshafts and thus vary vary valve timing) at all speeds and temperatures without without excess capacity at high engine engin e speeds, speeds, BMW engin engineers eers develope developed da new type of oil oil pump pump. By varyi varying ng the the output output of its pump element according to engine oil pressure, the engineers achieved achieved a pump that always delivers delivers sufficient pressure to lubricate the engine and operate the VANOS, VANOS, yet never pumps more oil than is necessary.Thus it – • Contribute Contributes s to the engine’s engine’s increased power power output, outpu t, by requ requiring iring less pow power er from the engine. • Doesn’t require a bypass to divert excess excess flow,, which can be up to 80% with flow with a conventional pump.This also avoids possible excess oil temperatures and oil foaming. Anotherr featur feature e Oil/coolant heat exchanger. Anothe that speeds engine engine warmup; warmup; during this phase phase of operation, it transfers heat from the coolant to the oil circui circuit. t. Under condi conditions tions of high high engine engin e power and high oil temperatu temperatures res,, it performs the reverse, reverse, transferring heat from the oil circuit to the coolant, from which the engine cooling system then removes excess heat.
Torque and power curves for the 325i 325i engine.
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325i/xi and and 330i/xi: the two two engine engine versions Benefits • New appro approach ach to the the two two performa performance nce levels contributes to emission control • 325i/xi engine engine’’s torque torque delivery delivery is stronger stronger than if it had a 2.5-liter 2.5-liter engine Instead of the previous previous strategy strategy of a 2.5-liter 2.5-liter engine version in the 325i and a 3.0-liter 3.0-liter in the 330i, both new new model models s use a 3.0-li 3.0-liter ter NG6, equipped and calibrated to provide provide two two levels of performance: • 325i/xi – 215 hp @ 6250 rpm, 185 lb-ft. lb-ft. torque @ 2750 rpm • 330i/xi – 255 hp @ 6600 6600 rpm, 220 lb-ft. lb-ft. torque @ 2750 rpm. Power and torque Power torque curves curves for the two engines engines are shown at left.
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Torque and power curves for the 330i 330i engine, engine, the most powerful powerful ever offered in a regular-production 3 Series model.
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Significant differences between the 325i/xi and 330i/xi engines are as follows: • Wher Whereas eas the 330i/xi 330i/xi engine engine has the 3-stage 3-stage induction system, system, the 325i/xi unit has a single-stage intake manifold. • Engine software software differs between the two two versions.
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Transmissions: all choices choices are 6-speeds Benefits • 6-spe 6-speed ed transmission transmissions s across the board board • 325i 325i,, 325 325xi xi and and 330x 330xii offer offer man manual ual or STEPTRONIC automatic • 330i offers manual manual,, Sequ Sequentia entiall Manual Manual 11 Gearbox or STEPTRONIC automatic All transmissi transmissions ons for the new new 3 Series Series have have six forward forward speeds speeds,, further optimi optimizing zing performance and fuel efficiency efficiency..
6-speed manual transmission (standard all models)
Benefits • Even more more precise shifting shifting than previous previous transmissions • Sho Shorte rterr mo move vemen ments ts from from gear gear to gear gear further enhan enhance ce BMW’s BMW’s already already legen legendary dary driving pleasure • 6 speeds impro improve ve both performan performance ce and cruising comfort A new gener generation ation of of 6-speed 6-speed manual manual transtransmissions has been phased into the various BMW Serie Series, s, begin beginning ning with with the Z4 and then then
introduced in E46 330 models and the 5 Series. The new 330 models continue with this Type H unit; the 325s introduce introduce a somewhat somewhat lighterlighterduty ver version sion,, calle called d the Type I. Thi This s new “gearbox” is about 10% 10% lighter lighter in weight weight than the the Type H and has even higher mechanical efficiency,, contributing to fuel efficiency efficiency efficiency.. Its gear ratios ratio s differ sligh slightly tly from those of the Type H, not for perf performa ormance nce or eco econom nomyy rea reason sons s but because of internal design factors. Compared to earlie Compared earlierr BMW manua manuall transmissions transmissions,, both units units offer tangi tangible ble customer customer benefi benefits: ts: • Eve Even n more effective effective synchroniza synchronization tion of shifting • Light Lighter er and more more pleasin pleasing g feel as the shift lever lev er is moved moved from from gear to gear gear • Fir Firmer mer eng engage agemen mentt of gear gear onc once e select selected ed • Spo Sportie rtierr shi shiftin fting, g, via shorter shorter shi shift ft “th “thro rows” ws” from neutral to each gear • Use of lifetime lifetime transmi transmission ssion oil, oil, whic which h never never needs to be changed • “Cl “Clean ean bearin bearings” gs” des design ign for for mai main n bearings bearings in transmission; transmission; prote protects cts bearings from contamination, ensures adequate lubrication at all times and therefore enhances durability.
A 6-sp 6-speed eed manual transtransmission is standard on all E90 3 Series models.
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6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission (optional all models)
Benefits • Addi Additional tional gear ove overr pre previous vious 5-spee 5-speed d unit makes mak es for an almost almost “se “seaml amless ess”” flo flow w of power from a standstill to the highest highest cruising speeds • 6th speed is an even even more relaxed relaxed cruising cruising gear • Reduc Reduces es fuel consumpti consumption on at cruising cruising speeds • Act Actual ually ly lig lighte hterr tha than n previo previous us 5-speed 5-speed automatic • Sm Smoo ooth ther er th than an eve everr With the the all-new all-new 2006 models models,, the 3 Series Series joins the 5, 6 and 7 Series in offering a 6-speed automatic.This is the ZF 6 HP 19 model, also employed in 6-cylinder 5 Series models. models.
Compared to the 5-speed unit it replaces, replaces, it’ it’s s fully 10 10% % lighter, lighter, has a more efficient torque torque converter conv erter,, actua actually lly oper operates ates with with fewer fewer intern internal al clutches, and can reduce reduce fuel consumption, particularly particu larly at cruising cruising speeds when 6th gear is in frequent use. As in all o other ther curre current nt BMW BMW autom automatics atics,, the STEPTRONIC feature offers drivers a choice of Normal,, Sport and Manual Normal Manual modes modes.. Park, Reverse,, Neutral and Drive ranges (P-R-N-D) Reverse (P-R-N-D) are in the right gate of the shift lever.The Sport mode, mode, in which which shifts occur occur at higher higher engine engin e speeds, speeds, is engaged engaged by movi moving ng the lever lev er leftw leftward ard from from D; the Manual Manual mode is is engaged engag ed when the the driver driver manua manually lly choo chooses ses a gearr by tip gea tippin ping g the lever lever forw forward ard (for (for dow downnshifts) or rearw rearward ard (for upshi upshifts). fts). 11 – Available as of 9/05 production.
The STEPTRONIC automatic transmission is also a 6-speed.
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as such it is an utterly different type of of transmission from a conventional automatic such as the STEPTRONIC.There is no clutch pedal; the driver driver selec selects ts the desir desired ed mode mode (N, (N, R, D, S) with a conso console-mo le-mounted unted selector selector lev lever er,, and can execute manual shifts via that lever lever or two “paddles” on the steering wheel.The fundamental advantages of SMG are that it fully prese preserves rves the performance performance of a manual transmissio trans mission, n, entai entails ls little little or no penalt penaltyy in fuel fuel economy,, and facilitates both automated and economy veryy spo ver sporty rty driv driving ing.. Features and characteristics of the SMG driver interface includes includes the following: • A Drive mode (D) in which shifting is automated • A Sequential mode (S) in which shifting is mostly drive driverr-cont -controll rolled ed • A Sport button on the console, console, whic which h selects the SMG Sport program • An instrument-panel display of the gear currently curre ntly engage engaged. d. The 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) is available on the 330i only.
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) (optional 330i Sedan; ava (optional available ilable as of 9/05 production, requires Sport Package) Package)
Benefits • Brings Formu Formula la 1 racin racing g technol technology ogy to the the road • Retai Retains ns efficie efficiency ncy and performa performance nce of manual transmission, yet offers choice choice of automated auto mated or manua manuall shifting • Incl Includes udes Dynamic Dynamic Driving Control Control (Sport (Sport button) • Can shift shift faster faster than even even an an expert expert driver driver • No clut clutch ch peda pedall • Man Manual ual shifti shifting ng via shift shift lever lever or ste steerin eringgwheel “paddles” The 3 Series Series’’ SMG continues continues to to be similar similar to that offered in the Z4, Z4, 5 and 6 Series rather than the BMW M version with with Drivelogic. Drivelogic. Like all all BMW SMG version versions, s, this is an an electrohy electr ohydrau draulical lically ly shifte shifted, d, elect electroni ronically cally controlled rendition of a 6-speed manual transmission, including an automatic clutch;
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In D, shifts are automatic automatic,, and programmed programmed according accor ding to how how the driver driver is current currently ly drivin driving: g: More aggressive driving results in shift points at higher higher speeds speeds.. D is not to be interpret interpreted ed as a substitut substitute e for the D of a fully auto automatic matic transmissio trans mission, n, but rather rather a convenient convenient operaoperational mode for those times when when the driver wants ease of driving and is not primarily concerned with extracting maximum performance. With S selecte selected, d, the drive driverr essenti essentially ally contr controls ols all shifting shifting by by means of of the shift leve leverr or paddles – • Ti Tip p lever lever or pad paddle dle(s) (s) rearw rearward ard = upshi upshift ft • Ti Tip p lever lever or pad paddle dle(s) (s) forward forward = downsh downshift ift – with the following exceptions: • If the driver driver tak takes es the engine engine up to its rpm limit,, SMG will limit will automatical automatically ly shift to the next next higher high er gear gear.. • Upon decel decelerati eration, on, as the engin engine e comes comes down dow n to approximate approximately ly 1100 rpm, SMG selects the next next lower lower gear gear.. When the vehicle comes to a stop, stop, SMG selects 1st gear automatica auto matically; lly; upon moving moving off, off, how howeve everr, the driver again chooses chooses each upshift.
SMG can be shifted via the shift shift lever lever or padd paddles les on the steering wheel.
Engaging the Sport program via the button on the console influences shifting as follows: • In S, shi shifts fts occ occur ur mor more e quic quickly kly (sh (sharpl arply). y). • In D, shi shifts fts occ occur ur not onl onlyy mor more e quic quickly kly,, but at higher road speeds. speeds. This is parallel to the Sport mode of BMW automa automatic tic transmissions. transmissions. An Acceleration Assistant function (also referred to as Launch Control) is available for veryy spo ver sporty rty driv driving ing:: Wit With h the Sport progra program m activated, activ ated, the driver driver press presses es and holds holds the DSC button button (on the the dash) dash) for for 3 sec. sec. or more more,, then presses the accelerator accelerator to the floor. floor. The engine is automatically automatically revved to the optimum rpm for a wheel-spinning start and the vehicle is “launched.”The Owner’s Manual cautions: “Do not use the Acceleration Assistant too frequently,, as this could cause premature frequently wear of the components.” An instrument-cl instrument-cluster uster displ display ay tells the driver driver which of the six speeds is currently engaged. In D, D, it adds adds a “D” to the gear gear ind indica icatio tion. n. If the Sport program program is selecte selected, d, SPOR SPORT T is also displayed.
New diffe different rential ial design design Benefit • Incr Increased eased efficienc efficiencyy, resu resulting lting in a slight slight increase in fuel economy A new gener generation ation of differen differential tial has has been been develope dev eloped d for the 3 Series. Series. Its main distincdistinction is a new type of bearing, bearing, calle called d “doubl “double e angular-contact ball bearing.”These bearings reduce oil temperatures within the differential, with benefits for both function and durability durability. Power Po wer losses due due to oil flow are reduced reduced and and gear design has been adapted to the new bearings,, with the overall bearings overall result that efficiency is increased (meaning a small increase in fuel economy). Similar engin Similar engineering eering and and advantages advantages apply apply to the front differential of the “xi” all-wheel-drive models.
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Handling, Handli ng, ride & braki braking ng features features
Just when competitors thought they were catching up up,, BMW’ BMW’s s benchmark sports sedan appears in an all-new form and again sets sets new stand standards ards.. In concert concert with the the new and more more powerful powe rful 6-cyl 6-cylinder inder engines engines,, an also all-new all-ne w chassis brings the unique unique benefits of BMW’s double-pivot strut-type front suspension to this Series for the first time time.. Complet Completely ely new 5-l 5-link ink rear rear susp suspens ension ion further further perfects the 3 Series’ Series’ unique blend of agility agility and stabilit stability y. Chassis/b Chassis/body ody rigidit rigid ity y has been further further imp impro roved ved.. 4-wheel disc brakes, still ventilated ventilated all around around,, hav have e larger dimensi dimensions; ons; new-generation Dynamic Stability Control Contr ol adds an amazing amazing array array of functions that enhance brake performance.. And delivering formance delivering all these capabilities to the road are run-flat tires,, stand tires standard ard with eve every ry equipm equipment ent configuration.
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Double-pivot front Double-pivot f ront suspension: proven pro ven princi principle ple,, new to 3 Series Series Benefits • Doubl Double-piv e-pivot ot design for grea greatt stabi stability lity under all road road conditions conditions,, space for large disc disc brakes • Alumi Aluminum num compo components nents for especi especially ally excellent handling and ride on irregular road surfaces Though famili Though familiar ar from BMW’ BMW’s s “premi “premium” um” Serie Series s (5, 6 and 7), this syste system m is new new to the 3 Series Series.. It is a more elaborate concept than that of previous prev ious 3 Series, Series, featuri featuring ng two lower lower arms that work in combination with the spring/ shock-absor shock -absorber ber strut strut.. (The previous previous 3 Series system – itself acclaimed for excellence – employs emplo ys a singl single, e, curve curved d lower arm.) Thes These e two low lower er arms are the the reason reason for its name “double-pivot.” By emplo employing ying two two lower lower arms instead instead of one, one, this system provides several fundamental advantages: • Small positive steering offset, fo forr be best st steering feel and control under all road conditions.. Though the two arms don’t conditions actually actu ally inter intersect, sect, if you visualize visualize extending extending their axes to a point where they do intersect, intersect,
you find a “virtual pivot point” that is ideal for achie achieving ving this result result.. Steeri Steering ng offset is the “lev “lever er arm” thro through ugh which road forces act on the suspension system. • Large steering caster, for out outsta standi nding ng stability in straight-line driving and excellent excellent steering return action coming out of curves. • Space for large brakes virtu rtue e of the the brakes, by vi arrangement of the two lower lower arms. Further advantages are found in the details: details: trailing lower lower arm (thrust rod) has a • The trailing rubber/hydraulic cushion, cushion, which provides provides the most effective “compl “compliance iance”” for reduc reducing ing road shock and thus improving riding comfort. • The transverse lower arm (low (lower er contr control ol arm) is cushio cushioned ned by by a finely finely tuned rubber element that fosters direct and precise response to the steering wheel in curves and corners. • Extensive aluminum componentry for lo low w unsprung weight.This improves the suspension’s sion’ s response to bumps and other road irregularit irreg ularities; ies; it can markedly markedly impr improve ove riding riding comfort and, on any irregu irregular lar road surfac surface, e, handling as well. Aluminum components on each side include – • Both lower arms (forged aluminum) • Steering knuckle (also forged) • Brake Brake caliper caliper (not part of suspensi suspension, on, but part of unsprung weight) • Brake Brake shield (a stamped piece; also not part of suspension, suspension, but part of of unsprung weight). Though familiar from the 5, 6 and 7 Series Series,, doub doublelepivot front suspension comes to the 3 Series for the first time.The system is known for for great stability stability under all road conditions and space for large brakes. brakes. On rear-wheel-drive models (shown), all components with asterisk (*) are of aluminum for reduced unsprung weight. Trailing and lateral lateral lower lower arms appearr on both appea both sides, sides, but not all are visible in this illustration.
In addition, the subframe that carries the front suspension is of aluminum, as is the steering rack; these are not unsprung components, but do contribute to overall weight reduction – and being up front, also to the “typical BMW” near-50/50 near -50/50 weight distribution. More elaborate than the previ previous ous steel steel one, one, the new new subframe adds rigidity, rigidity, enhances steering precision and is also an integral element in the vehicle vehicle’s ’s management of energy in a frontal crash. crash. The previous previous 3 Series’ Series’ aluminum components were its single single lower arm and brake shield; thus there is more extensive use of aluminum in the the new new syst system. em. All things things consi considere dered, d, the new front suspension represents an enhancement of the the 3 Serie Series’ s’ alrea already dy legen legendary dary road qualities. Note: The 325xi and 330xi models have have steel lowerr arms lowe arms,, and a steel steel subframe subframe plus an aluminum thrust plate that reinforces the main structure in the area of the subframe’s subframe’s attachment.This arrangement provides additional additio nal strength strength for the xi models’ models’ driven front wheels.Thus it cannot be claimed that the xi models have aluminum suspension.
Spring
Strut
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Steering knuckle*
Rack-&pinion steering Brake shield*
Anti-roll bar
Brake caliper*
Subframe*
Ventilated disc brake
Trailing lower lower arm*
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New Ne w 5-l 5-link ink rear rear sus suspen pensio sion n Benefits • Precise control of rear rear-wheel -wheel angles for sporty,, yet stable handling sporty • A new lev level el of handl handling ing soph sophist istica icatio tion n for the 3 Series • Rem Remark arkabl ablyy lig light ht and and compac compactt for its capa capa-bilities; contributes to excellent rear rear-seat -seat and trunk space This brand-new brand-new system makes its first U.S. U.S. appearance appear ance in in the new new 3 Series; Series; it will will also appear app ear lat later er in oth other er Se Series ries.. In its con concep cept, t, it could be described as a double-A-arm system with an additional additional lateral track rod; the upper and lower lower A-arm A-arms s actually actually consi consist st of two links links each, their verti vertical cal positio positions ns differing differing.. (Thi (This s is similar to the front suspension’ suspension’s dual lower arms.) Advantages are extensive: • As at at the the front front,, the there re is is a virtual pivot point for each pair of links links,, givin giving g the the engineer engineers s similar freedom in optimizing the system’ system’s s geometr geo metryy for bes bestt handlin handling. g. Als Also o as at the front, the axis connecting these virtual points is configured so that driving, driving, braking and road forces all act effectively on short leverleverage.The result is very precise handling, handling, especially insensitive to road disturbances. All-new rear suspe All-new suspensio nsion n provides new advantages in handling, handling, as well as saving space. space. It contributes to agility agility and stabili stability ty that are even better than the predecessor’s predecessor’ s legendary capabilities.
Shock absorber
• Under Under corneri cornering ng force forces, s, the sys system tem contr controls ols geometry geome try in such such a way way as to achiev achieve e great great agility while also ensuring ensuring predicta predictable, ble, stable handling.These are fundamentally contradictory dict ory quali qualities; ties; the degree degree to which which they they are mutually achieved is a measure of a suspension’s excellence. • Con Contribu tributing ting to this this outstand outstanding ing geometr geometryy is the wide and rigid basis on which the rear tires are “planted” on the road.The lateral links are extreme extremely ly rigid too, too, as is the subframe. subframe. • For the first first time, time, all the the suspensi suspension on’’s links links connect conn ect to the subframe subframe;; no longer longer does anyy lin an link k pivot pivot direct directly ly fro from m the body body stru struccture.This ture .This further redu reduces ces any any effects of of road irregularit irreg ularities ies on passeng passenger er comfort comfort,, and improves improve s handling precision as well. • Here too too,, the large large and elabo elaborate rate subfra subframe me contributes contri butes to energy energy manag management ement in a crash – including the more severe rear-end rear-end impact that the E90 has been designed to withstand. (See pages 55-56.) Similarly to the front, Similarly front, the entire entire system system is carried on an elaborate subframe that is mounted to the main structure through precisely preci sely shape shaped d rubber rubber bushi bushings ngs.. As alwa always ys with BMWs, BMWs, the final drive (differential) is also Differential (final drive)
Ventilated disc brake Spring
Brake caliper
Subframe
Links (4 of 5 are visible)
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mounted to the subframe through rubber, creating acoustic decoupling that minimizes minimizes the transmission of driveline noises into the body.. Widel body Widelyy sprea spread d mounts to to the body, body, in an area where where the body structure is particularly rigid (and reinforced reinforced by by compression ribs in the floor stampi stamping), ng), further help optimi optimize ze the combination of precision and riding comfort. And here too, too, the entire system system has also been optimiz optimized ed for energ energyy manage management ment in an accident impact. The rear rear suspen suspension sion system, system, subfr subframe ame and brake calipers are are all of steel. BMW’ BMW’s s decision to employ employ alumi aluminum num extensiv extensively ely at the front, front, but not at all at the rear, rear, arose from the goal of achieving BMW’s typical ideal weight distribution of nearly 50% front/50% rear rear..
Steering: ev Steering: evolut olution ion standard, revolution optional Benefits • Stand Standard ard steerin steering g continue continues s widely widely prai praised sed virtues of 3 Series • Activ Active e Steering Steering is newl newlyy ava availabl ilable e The 3 Series’ Series’ engine-speed-sensitive variableassist power rack-and-pinion steering system has generated universal praise; an auto magazine once described it as “nearly telepathic.” This standard system continues essentially unchanged, although with a somewhat less direct overall overall ratio of 16.0:1 16.0:1. (Unlike the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series, Series, the 3 Series’ Series’ stand standard ard steering steering system syst em has a constant, constant, rath rather er than variable variable,, ratio.) Yet numbers don’t always tell the entire story,, for the new suspe story suspension nsion and subfra subframe me have hav e actually actually sharpen sharpened ed the new new model models’ s’ reaction to steering inputs.
Ventilated disc brakes: upgraded dimens dim ension ions, s, ne new w tec techno hnolog logy y Benefits • True to BMW tradi tradition, tion, brak braking ing performan performance ce and technology technology have again advanced advanced • New New-generati -generation on DSC introduces introduces remarkable remarkable new ne w fun functi ctions ons The brakes themselves themselves are evolutionary, evolutionary, with ventilated cast-iron rotors and aluminum calipers on the front brakes as a contribution to balanced weight distribution. distribution. Braking power power has been enhanc enhanced ed by large largerr diamet diameters: ers: upgraded d from 294 mm/ 325i/xi – rear discs upgrade 11.6 in. to 300 mm/11.8 in.; front discs remain at 300/11.8. 330i/xi – front discs upgraded from 325 mm/
12.8 in. 12.8 in. to 330/1 330/13.0 3.0;; rear discs upgr upgraded aded from from 320 mm/12.6 mm/12.6 in. to 336/13.2. 336/13.2. 330i and 330xi models have have a larger vacuum booste boo sterr tha than n their their 325i 325i/xi /xi count counterpa erparts rts.. A ne new w refinement on all models is that the discs (rotors) get a Geomet coating that eliminates rusting on the portions of the rotors that are not swept swept by the brake brake pads pads.. And in the the context of Condition-Based Condition-Based Service, which is available availa ble in the 3 Series for for the first time, time, there are separate separate front front and rear rear wear senso sensors rs via which the mileage remaining on the front and rear pads can be displayed and appropriate service scheduled. A rem remark arkabl able e array of new bra brakin king g function functions s is provi provided ded by by the new new DSC genera generation tion,, next page.
The “rev “revoluti olution” on” here is the new newly ly option optional al Active Steering, pre previo viousl uslyy av avail ailabl able e only only on the 5 and 6 Series Series.. For detai details ls on Active Active Steering, offered as a stand-alone option and incorporati incorp orating ng evo evolutio lutionary nary refin refinements ements,, see options & accessories.
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New-generation Dynamic Stability Stabil ity Cont Control: rol: remarkable remark able new braki braking ng functions Benefits • Retai Retains ns familiar familiar DSC tractio traction n and stabil stability ity functions • Adds numerou numerous, s, custo customer mer-rel -relevan evantt new functions All BMW models are standard-equipped with Dynamic Dynami c Stability Stability Contr Control, ol, whic which h provides provides a wide range of traction and stability functions, as well as (in all-wheel-drive models) Hill Descent Control.These functions are described in Fast Facts 2005, pages 26-28 26-28.. While retaining all these important functions, functions, a new-generation new-g eneration DSC system appearing for the first time in the new 3 adds a wide array array of new, new, customer customer-relevant -relevant functions that make driving even more reassuring and pleasant. They Th ey are are:: • Brake Fade Compensation. “Brak “Brake e fade” fade” is the loss of effectiveness when brakes heat up under under hard use use.. When this occur occurs, s, a given degree of deceleration requires more pressure on the brake pedal. As brake temperature rises, Fading Compensation automatically increases the hydraulic hydraulic pressure in the brake system relative to pedal applic application ation,, so the driver driver does not not have to press harder harder on the pedal. pedal. • Brake Standby. When the the driver lifts off the accelerat accel erator or pedal abruptly, abruptly, DSC recog recognize nizes s that sharp braking braking may be about to to occur and applies just enough pressure in the brake system to snug up the pads against the rotors.Thus when the driver’s foot reaches the brake pedal, the short “time lag” normally resulting from from bringing the pad to the rotor rotor is eliminated. eliminated. Actu Actual al braking braking sets in more quickly; the reduced stopping or deceleration distance could reduce the likelihood of an accident. • Brake Drying. Acting on input from the rain sensor (an element of the rain-sensing windshield windshie ld wipers), the pads are periodically periodically brought up to the rotors – just enough to eliminate elimi nate any any film of water water betw between een pads pads and rotors, rotors, but not enough to cause any any brake application.
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• Comfort Stop. Espec Especially ially with automatic automatic transmissio tran smissions, ns, unles unless s the drive driverr consc consciousl iouslyy eases off on the brake pedal, a jerk can occur as the vehicle comes to a stop. stop. Comfort Comfo rt Stop autom automatical atically ly eases off, making makin g for smooth smoother er stops stops.. • Start-off Assistant. Simil Similar ar to the 7 Series’ Series’ Automatic Hold function, function, this function keeps keeps the vehicle from rolling backward when stopped facing uphill. uphill.The The driver can then start up without doing a ballet with the clutch, clutc h, brak brake e and accelerator accelerator (manu (manual al transmission) or doesn’t have have to hold the accelerato accel eratorr or brak brakes es while while stopped stopped on a hill (automatic transmission). • Modulated ABS function. Thanks to new “analogized” control of the DSC brake brake valves, valves, the anti-lockup function (ABS) is smoother than before before.. Inste Instead ad of simply simply being fully fully applied and released, the application and release of these valves are are now modulated.
All-new All-ne w whe wheel el designs designs;; all all-sea -season son or perform performance ance tire tires, s, all run-fl run-flats ats Benefits • Five distinctive wheel/tire combinations, tailored to each standard and Sport Package-equipped Pac kage-equipped model for optimum road capabilities and visual identification • 17-in -in.. equip equipment ment standard standard on 330i/xi 330i/xi • Diffe Differen rentiat tiated ed front/r front/rear ear siz sizes es newly newly incl included uded in 325i Sport Package, Package, available as standalone option on 325xi with Sport Package • 18-i 8-in. n. equ equipm ipment ent newly newly inc includ luded ed in 330i 330i Sport Package, Package, available as stand-alone stand-alone option on 330xi with Sport Package • RunRun-flat flat tires tires throughou throughout, t, elim eliminati inating ng need for spare tire and increasing usable trunk space
Deflated
Inflated
Run-flat tires are distinguished distinguished primarily by their special sidewalls, sidew alls, whic which h allow a completely completely deflat deflated ed tire to maintain its essential shape and guidance ability for a considerable distance.
Maintaining Maintainin g a BMW tradi tradition, tion, each model model offers a choice of standard standard or Sport Package Package wheel-and-tire wheel-and-tir e equipment. Fresh wheel designs comple com plemen mentt the new bod bodyy des design ign;; sta standa ndard rd 330i wheels and tires are are wider. wider. Differentiated front/rear sizes are part of the 325i Sport Packag Pa ckage e for the first time; time; the all-wheelall-wheel-driv drive e models are newly newly available with differentiated front/rear front/ rear size sizes s and performa performance nce tires, tires, equiv equivaalent to the rear-wheel-drive rear-wheel-drive models’ models’ Sport Packag Pa ckage e equipment. equipment. A table on the the next page page summarizes all available equipment combinations and reveals the extensive upgrading that they embody. Every ’06 3 Series Sedan comes with with BMW’s BMW’s run-flat system, which consists of selfsupporting tires and wheel rims shaped to help keep keep a flat tire secure securely ly in place. place. In their their design and construction, construction, the tires are distinguished guish ed primari primarily ly by their speci special al side sidewal walls, ls, which include specific inserts and highly heat-resistant rubber compounds.These features allow a deflated tire tire to maintain maintain its essential shape and guidance characteristics for a considerab considerable le distance distance,, so that when when confronted with a flat tire the driver can continue on until reaching a convenient and safe place to have the tire tire replaced. All functions of Dynamic Dynami c Stability Stability Contr Control ol remain fully fully activ active. e. BMW does not recommend recommend repairing repairing a punctured punctur ed tire. tire. All BMW tires are are highperformance perform ance tires; hence the safety and life of a repaired repaired tire tire may may be reduced. reduced. If an owner/driver prefers to have the tire tire repaired, repair ed, he/she should should consult a tire expert expe rt before making any repai repairs. rs.
Suspension system designed for run-flat tires Benefit • Optim Optimum um riding comfort The relativel relativelyy stiff sidewalls sidewalls and greater weight of run-flat tires tires call for specific suspension tuning. tunin g. On vehicles vehicles where where both regular regular and run-flat tires are offered, riding comfort may may be somewhat compromised with the run-flats. Because the new 3 Series is engineered “from the ground ground up” for runrun-flat flat tires tires,, its suspensi suspension on is optimall optimallyy calib calibrated rated for them.This means that riding riding comfort comfort is optimum; in other other words words,, the new new 3’ 3’s s ride is not not compromised compromised by by its run-flat tires.
Standard Flat Tire Warning Benefits • Ale Alerts rts driv driver er to loss loss of air air pr press essur ure e in any any tir tire e • Beca Because use loss of tire pressure pressure can can adversely adversely affect handling, handling, enhances driving safety • Beca Because use the change change in handlin handling g is less pronounced when run-flat tires lose pressure press ure,, this may be the driver’ driver’s s only immediate indication of pressure loss The Flat Tire Warning Warning (FTW) is newly standard on the new 3 Series Series Sedans Sedans.. Unti Untill now, now, it came with the run-flat option on the 330i, was (and remains) standard on 3 Series Coupes and Convertibles, Convertibles, and was unavailable unavailable on the 325 i Sedan and Sports Wagon. Wagon. Whenever a tire’ Whenever tire’s pressure pressure drops by by 30% or more, its rolling radius radius changes significantly; significantly; this means it will rotate at a different speed from the other other tires on on the vehicl vehicle. e. FTW measures wheel rotation via the DSC wheelspeed sensors sensors,, and recogniz recognizes es any major deviation in wheel speed (and therefore tire pressure). pressu re). Withi Within n a short time, the system system triggers a pressure-loss signal via an indicator indic ator in the instrumen instrumentt cluster cluster and an audible warning. The new 3 Series models have no spare tire. Under the trunk trunk floor is a deep deep compartment compartment providing about 1.75 1.75 cu ft. of additional storage space.
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Handling Hand ling,, ride & braking braking
This 16 x 7.0 Double Doub le Spoke Spo ke wheel (design #156) is standard on the 325i and 325xi, carrying 205/55R-16 205/55R-16 H-rated all-season tires.
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Model/version
Equipment
Wheel size & design
Run-flat tires
Upgrade over ’0 ’05
325i/xi Sedan
Standard
325 i Sedan
Sport Pa Package
16 x 7.0 Double Spoke #156 17 x 8.0 fr front/17 x 8.5 re rear Double Spoke #161
205/55R-16 H-rated all-season 225/45R-17 fr front/ 255/40R-17 rear 17 V-rat Vrated ed performa performance nce
325xi Sedan
Sport Package
17 x 8. 0 Star Spoke #159
325 32 5xi Sedan 330i/xi Sedan
Spor ortt Package +option Standard
Same as 32 325i 5i Spo port rt Package 17 x 8.0 Star S po poke #159
330i 33 0i Sedan
Spor ortt Package
18 x 8.0 fr fro ont nt/1 /18 8 x 8.5 rear Ellipsoid #162
225/45R-17 17 H-ra Hrate ted d all-s all-sea easo son n Sam ame e as 325 25ii Spor ortt Package 225/45R-17 17 H-ra Hrate ted d all-s all-sea easo son n 225 25/4 /40R 0R--18 fr fron ontt/ 255/35R-18 rear 17 W-rat -rated ed perf performan ormance ce
Wheels: ne n ew de d esign Tires: ru run-flat Wheels: new desi gn gn Wheels & tires: tires: differentiate differentiated d front/rea front /rearr, wider & lowerlower-profi profile le in rear rear,, run-flat Wheels Whe els:: ne new w de desig sign, n, 1 in. in. wid wider er Tire Ti res: s: 24 245/ 5/45 45 vs. vs. 20 205/ 5/50 50,, ru runn-fla flatt New opt ptio ion n
330xi Se Sedan
Sport Pa Package
17x 8. 8.0 St Star Spoke #1 #158
330 33 0xi Sedan
Spor ortt Package + option
Same as 33 330i 0i Spo port rt Package
Sized 17 x 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 rear,, this Double Spoke rear Spoke wheel (design #161) is included in the 325i Sport Package, and is also available as a stand-alone option on the 325xi in combination with its Sport Package Pac kage.. In either either case, 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 255/40R-1 7 rear V-r V-rated ated performance tires are fitted.
To combine a distinctive look and extra handling capability capab ility with all-se all-season ason attributes, the 325xi 325xi Sport Sport Package comes with this 17 x 8.0 8.0 Star Spoke wheel (design #159) and 225/45R-17 225/45R-1 7 H-rated allseason tires.This combination is also standard on the 330i and 330xi.
225/45R-17 17 H-ra Hrate ted d al alll-se seas ason on Sam ame e as 330 30ii Spor ortt Package
Wheels Whe els:: ne new w de desig sign, n, 1 in. in. wid wider er Tires: Tire s: 22 225/ 5/45 45 vs. vs. 20 205/ 5/50 50,, ru runn-fla flatt Wheels ls:: new desig ign n, 18-in in.. vs vs.. 17, 0.5 in. wider in front front Tires: Tire s: 255/ 255/35 35 rea rearr vs. 245/ 245/40, 40, run-flat Wheels Whe els:: ne new w de desig sign, n, 1 in. in. wid wider er Tire Ti res: s: 22 225/ 5/45 45 vs vs.. 20 205/ 5/50 50 New opt ptio ion n
The ultimate performance combination for 3 Series Sedans is this Ellipsoid wheel (design #162 #162), ), sized 18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear and carrying 225/40R-1 225/40R-18 8 front / 255/35R-18 rear W-rated performance tires. Parallel to the 325xi, this equipment is also available as a stand-alone option on the 330xi.
To give the 330xi with Sport Package distinctive appearance while retaining all-season characteristics, the Package specifies this Star Spok Spoke e wheel (design #158), sized like the standard wheels and wearing the same 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires.
Torque flow with xDrive: Black arrows represent direct flow flow from transmistransmission to rear differential; gray arrows represent modulated flow via multimultidisc clutch and roller chain to front differential.
From transmission
Multi-disc clutch
To rear differential
Roller chain
Frontt differential Fron Lever mechanism
Frontt halfshaft Fron
Swash plate & servo motor
To front differential
Rear halfs halfshaft haft
Transfer case xDrive system, system, shown here on anothe anotherr BM BMW W Seri Series, es, is in a transfer case directly behind the transmission. Drive proceeds from there directly direct ly to the the rear rear wheels wheels,, and via chain to the front driveshaft.
Rear drive driveshaft shaft
Rear diffe different rential ial
Front driveshaft
xDrive: BMW’ xDrive: BMW’s s new“intel new“intellige ligent” nt” all-wheel drive system (325xi & 330xi models, models, available as of 9/05 production)
Benefits • Exce Excellent llent tracti traction on at all times times,, espec especially ially noticeable notic eable on slippery road surfaces surfaces • Optim Optimum um handlin handling g agility agility • Sure Surefooted footed,, neutr neutral al handlin handling g in curv curves es When the “xi” models go into production in September Sept ember’05, ’05, they will incorpor incorporate ate BMW’ BMW’s new,, advanced xDrive all-wheel drive new drive and traction system. system. xDrive replaces the earlier AWD system used in E46 325xi and 330xi models,, whic models which h employed employed a cente centerr differ differential ential with essentially essentially fixed front/rea front/rearr torq torque ue split. split. Instead of the center Instead center differ differential ential,, xDrive operates as follows: • Driving torque torque is alway always s transmitted to the rear wheel wheels, s, and most of of the time to to all four wheels. • The portion portion of torque torque transmitt transmitted ed to the front wheels is controlled by a multi-disc clutch clutc h that that can be fully open, fully engag engaged ed or at any any lev level el of partial partial engagem engagement ent in between.. The torque between torque split between between rear rear and front wheels is thus steplessly variable.
• Engagement Engagement pressure pressure on the multi-di multi-disc sc clutch is directed directed by an electronic control control system in response to actual road and driving conditions. xDrive doesn’t doesn’t just optimize optimize traction; it can also enhance enhance both both agility agility and stabilit stabilityy on grippyy as well gripp well as slippery slippery road surface surfaces.Via s.Via the same type of logic that DSC employs to recognize and correct for excessive overover- or understeer underste er,, xDrive adjusts adjusts the front/rear front/rear torque split to avoid avoid these tendencies. tendencies. If undesirable overste ov ersteer er is sensed, sensed, the multi-disc multi-disc clutch clutch is completely compl etely close closed, d, sendi sending ng the the maximum maximum possible torque to the front wheels. wheels. If excess understeer is detected, detected, xDrive opens the the clutch clutch completely,, sending no driving torque to the completely the front wheel wheels. s. In the the BMW BMW tradi tradition, tion, the driver driver enjoys optimum vehicle dynamics under a wide range of driving and road conditions. 17 – Due to low-profile low-profile tires, tires, please note:Wheels, tires and suspension parts are are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.
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Exterior & aerodynami aerodynamics cs features features
In its basic “design language,” the new 3 Series Series consis consisten tently tly ref reflec lects ts the new new dir directi ection on of BMW desi design gn firstt set by firs by the 7 Series Series in in 2002, 2002, and evolved evol ved with the new 5 Series in ’04 ’04.. At the the same same time, time, the new new 3 is true true to its heritage, heritage, radiating the the dynamic presence that has increasingly characterized all 3 Series with each new gener generatio ation. n. Up front, its“kid “kidney neys” s” grille grill e thrusts thrusts strongly strongly forw forward ard.. In profile,, it is strong profile strongly ly wedge wedge-shaped -shaped,, rising from a low and wind-cheat wind-cheating ing front end to to an expressive, expressive, integrated decklid deckli d spoiler. A strong char character acter line accents this profile and sweeps through thr ough the door door han handle dles; s; at the the rear,, large light clusters recall BMW’s rear BMW’s traditional L-form and incorporate Adaptive Adapt ive Brake Brake Lights for enhanc enhanced ed active activ e safety. It’ It’s s a pow powerful, erful, confident look in which BMW’s tradition and future future harmonio harmoniously usly come together.
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The BMW design philosophy The debut debut of a new 3 Series is a good good occasion for refle reflecting cting on the BMW design philosoph philosophyy. The foundation of BMW’ BMW’s s design culture is the relationship between human beings and BMW prod products ucts.. In an interpla interplayy of traditio tradition n and and future, futur e, BMW desig design n conti continuall nuallyy evo evolves lves,, drawing its authenticity from the company’s company’s history,, the brand’s history brand’s tradition, and BMW’s BMW’s careful, longterm nurturing of its brand brand values. values. BMW desig design n points the way way,, and yet it must always be “durable, “durable,”” not based on fleeting fads. A measur measure e of success in achieving achieving these seemingly seemin gly contr contradict adictory ory goals is is that even even as the vehicle becomes becomes old, it still looks good. good. BMWs do just just that: they look good good when new new, and as they they age they they conti continue nue to look good. good. BMW design creates creates a long-lasting emotional connection conne ction with peopl people. e. A BMW is a genui genuine ne “product personality personality,” marked by its premium substance, innovativ innovative e leadership and tasteful, eye-catching esthetics. In this harmonious overall ove rall design design concept, typi typical cal BMW prop proporortions,, fascinat tions fascinating ing surfaces surfaces and highly highly perfect perfected ed details are achieved achieved inside and out; in the use of materials and colors; in the integration integration of ergonomics into all all facets of design. All this comes together in a unique unique design process process whose core values remain constant while their expression is again and again renewed. renewed.
BMW’s BMW’ s “new generation” On the firm foundation of BMW’s longterm design philosophy, philosophy, we have seen a new generation of BMWs progressively progressively making its debut.. With a wider esthet debut esthetic ic range, range, anch anchored ored at one end by by the 7 Series and and at the other by the Z4, this new gener generation ation has crea created ted “space”” for each Series “space Series to have have its own own distinctiv distin ctive e chara character cter and for BMW to expand expand the family: the 6 Series Series and 1 Series have have alread alr eadyy app appear eared, ed, and more more new new fam family ily members are yet to come.
3 Series design strategy Benefits • BM BMW’ W’s s design design stra strate tegy gy fo forr to toda dayy an and d tomorr tom orrow ow mai mainta ntains ins BMW ide identi ntity ty whi while le giving each Series Series highly distinctive character and advanced advanced styling styling • Lik Like e all all BMW BMW des design ign,, the new 3 Serie Series s rest rests s on twin pillars of tradition and future • Typical 3 Series proportions and overall overall size;; moder size moderately ately larg larger er than prede predecessor cessor,, still more compact than 5 Series • A lo look ok of of agil agilit ityy an and d alert alertne ness ss With the E90 – and and other versions to come (Sports Wagon agon,, Coupe Coupe,, Conv Convertible ertible)) – an establ est ablish ished ed fam family ily mem member ber ne newly wly ex expre presses sses the BMW tradi tradition tion of compact compact,, dynam dynamic ic,, elegant sports sedans. BMW’ BMW’s s established rhythm of modest steps (E30, (E30, pages 8-9) alternating with more dramatic steps (E36, pages 9-10) 9-10) is once again confirmed: confirmed: the E90 is a dramatic step forward.
With the E36 E36 (1992), (1992), BMW mov moved ed to a coupecoupelike sedan sedan silhouet silhouette, te, far less “boxy “boxy”” than its E30 predecessor; predecessor; this general general feeling continued in the E46 (1999).The A-pillars were sloped strong strongly ly rearw rearward; ard; the roofline roofline sloped sloped gracefully grace fully tow toward ard the rear rear deck.The Hofmeiste Hofmeisterr rear doo doorr win windo dow w add added ed its swing swing Knick in the rear to an unmistakable profile whose overall proportions – short short front overhang, overhang, long hood, “greenhouse” set well back back in the wheelbase wheelbase – were the result of BMW’s front-engine/rearwheel-drive format. As always with BMW, BMW, design expresses substance. While maintaining the basic profile and proportions of the E36 and E46, the E90 takes a relatively large step in terms of surfaces and details. detai ls. Espec Especially ially in terms of convex/co convex/concav ncave e exterior exte rior surface surfaces s and and their interp interplay lay of light and shadows shadows,, the new 3 Series comes comes closer closer to the Z4 than other other BMWs BMWs.. Though all design Though design activi activity ty at BMW is under under the direction of Chris Chris Bangle, each Series has its Chief Designer Designer,, responsible for the overall overall design. Leading the E90 design team was was Joji Nagashima, who was born in Tokyo and has wide international design experience. Nagashima emigrated to the U.S. U.S. in 1979 and studied design at Wayne Wayne State University University in Detroit, Detro it, Mich Michigan igan.. His first design design job was was at General Motors’ Motors’ Opel in Germany Germany,, where he worked work ed until until 1986 1986.. After a three-ye three-year ar stint at at Renault Rena ult in France France,, Nagas Nagashima hima joined joined BMW in 1989.. Along with BMW’ 1989 BMW’s s other Munich-based designers and design administrators administrators,, he works at FIZ, the BMW Forsch Forschungsungs- und und InnovationsInnovationsZentrum (Research and Innovation Center).
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Exterior Exte rior & aerodyna aerodynamics mics
At the front. A face with strong strong character character,,
In profile. There is much “swing” in the side
radiating agility radiating agility and alertness. alertness. Distin Distinctiv ctively ely formed headlight units, units, with the traditional traditional four beams behind clear cov covers, ers, wrap around around decidecisively siv ely and taper taper to a precise precise point point,, emph emphasizi asizing ng in the front view the vehicle’s vehicle’s width width and in profile its short front overhang. overhang. With the Xenon Adaptive headlights (optional (optional 325i, standard 330i), BMW’ BMW’s s distinctive distinctive and popular lumin luminous ous rings function as the parking lights and continue to illuminate when the headlights are on. Additionally Additionally,, the four-headlight four-headlight look look – a key elemen elementt of BMW tradi tradition tion – is maintai maintained. ned.
view: the hood cut view: cut line, line, slopi sloping ng upward upward and then continuing to become the beltline and on past the the C-pillar; C-pillar; a strong strong character character line corresponds to that of the previous 3 Series, but sets up a stronger stronger convex/ convex/concave concave intersection.Taillights intersection.T aillights that wrap well around into the body sides create an esthetic “punctuation” while enhancing enhancing visibilit visibilityy of the vehicle vehicle from the side – an active-safety active-safety factor factor.. As before, before, 325i/xi models have all-black side-window trim and roof-seam roof-seam trim trim strips; on 330i/xi models the side-window trim is chrome and black, and the roof-seam trim are body-color body-color..
Expressing another Expressing another BMW tradi tradition tion in new terms are the the “kidne “kidney” y” grille grilles, s, optic optically ally framed by the hood’s “power dome.”There ”There is an elegant continuity contin uity here here,, begin beginning ning low in the front spoiler and sweeping sweeping up past the grilles to the A-pilla A-pillars rs.. In this view view,, too too,, one notes notes the exterior exteri or mirror mirrors, s, whose distincti distinctive ve shape helps keep their glass areas clean when the weather’s weather’ s not so clean. Points of distinction between 330i/xi and 325i/xi models include: • Grille verti vertical cal slats slats – 330 330 chrome, chrome, 325 black black • Hor Horiz izont ontal al slats slats in lower lower air int intak akes– es– 330 glossyy paint gloss painted, ed, 325 flat black black..
At the rear. No less eye-catching than the
other view views, s, the rear aspect has its its own own interplay interp lay of inte interesti resting ng surfac surfaces. es. A grac graceful eful arc connecting the taillight edges through the integral integ ral spoiler’ spoiler’s s lower lower edge is at the top; top; the top of the spoiler is the continuation of a line that begins in the C-pillar C-pillar.. Below the spoiler, spoiler, the surface goes concave toward the licenseplate recess. recess. The trunk’s trunk’s outer edges sweep down into the bumper, bumper, making a conveniently low loadin loading g height also a visual treat. treat. Fun Functional ctional// esthetic shapes are sculpted into the lower bumper area to to help organiz organize e airflow airflow at the back of the vehicle.The vehicle.The taillights’ red sections – which include the Adaptive Brake Lights and segments that illuminate amber when the turn signals flash – recall a recent but popular BMW tradi tradition tion,, the L-shape L-shape first first seen in the ’87 7 Series. Series. Model badging badging,, not shown shown in the photo below, below, appears on the right side of the trunklid.
A face with with strong strong character,, radiating agility character and alertness: alertness: 330i/ 330i/xi xi front view.
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No less eye-catc eye-catching hing than the other other views, the rear aspect has its own interplay of interesting surfaces and forms. forms. Visuals and functions merge: The trunk opening provides provides a visual treat and a low loading height, height, while the lighting lighting clusters present attractive shapes and colors plus Adaptive Brake Lights.
A strong wedge profile: The hood cut line slopes upward to become the beltline; a strong strong character character line runs through the door handles. Fron Frontt and rear rear lighting units wrap around markedly mark edly into the sides; short overhangs maintain BMW tradition while visually visua lly exp expressin ressing g the front-engine/rear-wheeldrive concept.
Aerodynamics Benefits • Sligh Slightly tly reduc reduced ed aerod aerodynami ynamic c drag • Care Carefully fully calib calibrated rated aerod aerodynami ynamic c lift lift for stability stabi lity at speed speed Aerodynamically, this is the smoothest 3 Series Aerodynamically, yet: At 0.30, 0.30, the U.S U.S.. model models s are a “point “point”” better than the previous Sedans Sedans’’ 0.31. The overall shape is calibrated to maintain low aerodynami aerod ynamic c lift at higher higher speed speeds; s; a visually visually interesting and also functional sharp edge at the taillights’ taillights’ corners helps ensure efficient airflow airflo w at the rear. rear.
Improved corrosion-proofing and paint processes Benefits • Enhan Enhanced ced longterm longterm corrosion resistanc resistance e • Ev Even en fin finer er fin finis ish h • Impr Improv oved ed paint durabi durability lity
In preparation preparation for production of the new 3 Series Series,, BMW has further dev develope eloped d its its rustproofing and paint processes.The enhancements include: • Bod Body y shel shelll now virt virtuall ually y ful fully ly gal galvan vanize ized d, for further enhan enhanced ced corrosion corrosion resistanc resistance. e. Standing behind this claim is BMW’s RustPerforation Warrant Warrantyy, which now now protects customers for 12 years/unlimited years/unlimited mileage. mileage. • Pre-paint preparation further improved. Bodies Bodi es for the new new 3 are clean cleaned ed and prepared prep ared for for primin priming g in a new 1212-zone zone process. • Rotation dipping is used in both pre-paint preparation and primer application.This improves improve s the cleaning process, process, and means that primers and corrosion-proofing coats reach even even more fully into the body’s body’s nooks and crannies. All this means that more than ever, ever, the beautyy of this new beaut new 3 Series Series will be be satisfyingly satisfyingly long-lasting.
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Ergon Er gonomic omics, s, luxu luxury ry & conve convenien nience ce featur features es
Moderate growth in the 3 Series’ exterior exteri or dimens dimensions ions leads to to more space for occupan occupants ts and and cargo: cargo:The The new Seda Sedans ns provide provide greate greaterr shou shoulder lder room (+1.0 in. fron front/0 t/0.9 .9 in. rear rear), ), more front head room (+0.4 in.) and 0.8 in. more mor e rear kne knee e room. room. EP EPA A me measu asure re-ments indic indicate ate a 2.4% 2.4% increase increase in overallll interior space and an approxovera approximate 12% increase in trunk space. If these increases in passenger space don’t quite correspond to the exterio ext eriorr gro growth wth,, it is because because the more elaborate structure and safety safet y equip equipment ment take take space.The space.The trunk tru nk,, on the the other other ha hand nd,, be bene nefi fits ts from elimination of the spare tire. In additi addition on to to greater greater space space,, the 3 Series interior interior also offers offers reduced reduced noise levels, levels, impro improved ved climate controll and a host of contro of new featu features res – standard and optional – that enhance luxury luxu ry and conven convenienc ience e. And the design desi gn of this this new int interior erior is just just as
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fresh as the the new new ext exterior erior.. Once again, agai n, the newe newest st BMW BMW emb embodie odies sa wealth wealt h of creat creative ive,, thought thoughtful ful ideas to make driving and riding even more comfortable and satisfying. Interior Inter ior des design ign:: ne new w ele elegan gance ce,, enhanced functionalit functionality y Benefits • Harmonious and tasteful tasteful colors colors and materials • Grea Greater ter expan expanse se of of trim trim material material on instrument panel • Wood trim trim is standar standard; d; two altern alternativ ative e trim materials offered at no extra cost Driving pleasure has always been the central focus of of the 3 Series; Series; the new new 3 takes takes this this traditional emphasis to more sophisticated levels of elegance and functionality. As always always in BMWs, BMWs, yet now now in improved improved form, the driver driver enjo enjoys ys his or or her expe experience rience at the the wheel larg largely ely becau because se BMW BMW has designed designed the interior interior to optimize optimize that experienc experience. e. All operational and informational elements essential to driving are grouped on and around the steering wheel. Even though many aspects of the control layout are updated, the most central informational element remains the traditional pair of round analog instruments, instruments, the speedomete speedometerr and tachomet tachometer er with their their white numerals on black dials.
The front passenger’s passenger’s door (above) includes a vertically oriented door door pull. On the driver’s door door,, the pull is integrated into the armrest, armrest, as a vertical pull would hinder access to the power-win power-window dow controls.
The views above and at left show many of the the new features and details: • Sport seats (Sport Package) • Leather upholstery • Large expanses of standard wood trim • “Double wave” dash and console controller with Navigation/iDrive option • In-dash locations of cupholders.
Like the the exterior exterior,, the new new 3’ 3’s s interior interior desig design n presents prese nts a visually visually fascin fascinating ating interpl interplay ay of convex and concave surfaces.The instrument panel has a new, new, more horizontal format with a larger larger expan expanse se of the trim trim material, material, whic which h as in ’05 ’05 is elegant wood. As before, before, stand standard ard leatheret leath erette te upholstery upholstery come comes s in Blac Black k or Beig Beige; e; there are four color colors s for the optional optional leather, leather, two of them new. new. Detail trim elements are in the “galv “galvanic” anic” mode that has recently appear appeared ed in other BMW Serie Series: s: Pe Pearl-gl arl-gloss oss metall metalliciccoated coate d material for for the instrument instrument rings rings,, the new Sta Start/S rt/Stop top butto button, n, the contr controll oller er for the available iDrive system, and numerous other accent applications applications.. Door des Door design ign is new new and eleg elegant ant,, esp especi eciall allyy at the front. front. A sharp eye eye will notice notice that the two two front fro nt door door pan panels els differ differ in desig design: n: On the the passenger side there’s there’s a sloped vertical door pull; on the driver’s driver’s side, wher where e the powerpowerwindow windo w contr controls ols are are newly newly grou grouped ped on the the armrest, armres t, the door pull is integr integrated ated into into that armrest because a vertical pull would block access to the window window contro controls. ls. Both front front doors include large open storage compartments. The front cupholders have moved from between the seats to the dash, where they are above above the glove glove compartment compartment.. In turn, the centerr conso cente console le sweeps sweeps cleanly cleanly back to to a standard stand ard cente centerr armres armrest, t, belo below w whic which h there there is a new climate-controlled storage compartcompartment as in the 5 Series.
Front cupholders, retracted Front when not in use, glide out when pressed.
In a choice exclusive exclusive to the 3 Series, Series, the instrument panel is offered in two forms: standard, with a single hood hood above the main instrument instr ument cluster cluster;; and optional, optional, with a doubledoublewave theme similar to that in the 5 Series creating a second hood over the optional Navigation System and its iDrive control display.. With this configuration there is also display the iDrive controller controller between the front seats.
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One might might wonde wonderr why the interio interiorr dime dimensio nsions ns have hav e changed changed so little, little, espec especially ially in terms of rear leg room; the answ answer er lies in a dimensi dimension on that is not part of the usually usually quote quoted d set. Essentially by defini Essentially definition tion,, front leg room is virtually virtua lly identi identical cal in all BMWs, BMWs, becau because se they are measured with the driver’s seat in a defined position (within its adjustment range) that BMW consi considers ders ideal. ideal. Muc Much h more relevant relevant to assessing rear leg room is is a dimension called L50, which measures the distance from front to rear seatin seating g refere reference nce points points.. By this measurement measur ement,, the new new 3 Series Series Sedan Sedan at 31.7 31 .7 in. has approxim approximately ately 0.8 in. in. more rear rear knee room. room. As an additiona additionall plus for for the driver,, the adjustment range of the driver’s driver driver’s seat has grown grown by a half-inch. half-inch. There Ther e is a major major incr increase ease in cargo cargo space; space; see increased cargo space on page 53.
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In addition to greater front shoulder and head room, there is more more knee room roo m for rear passen passengers gers.. Standard features in the rear compartment include a fold-down fold-down center center armrest, wood trim on the doorr armr doo armrests ests,, and new temperature- and volumecontrolled air outlets at the aft end of the center console.
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More passeng passenger er space Benefits • Mo More re fron frontt shoul shoulder der roo room m • Mor More e front front head head room room • Mo More re rea rearr kn knee ee roo room m • Gre Greate aterr ov overa erallll inte interio riorr vo volum lume e In terms terms of the dimensions dimensions usually quoted, the increases in exterior dimensions are reflected mainly in great greater er front should shoulder er room (by 1.0 in.) and somewhat more front head room (+0.4 in.). There is actually actually a small decrease in rear head room (-0.3 (-0.3 in.); head-room comparisons comparisons are preliminary preli minary and for vehi vehicles cles with moonroo moonroof, f, which whic h is stand standard ard on U.S. U.S. models models.. Compar Comparing ing the “stand “standard” ard” leg-r leg-room oom dimen dimensions sions,, front and rear leg room room have have hardly hardly chan changed. ged.
Benefits • Wider rang range e of vehicle vehicle perso personaliz nalization ation for individual users • These functions don’t don’t require require settings by BMW BM W Cen Center ter As a first step in a longer-term project at BMW to make our vehicles even even more adaptable to customer custo mer prefe preference rences, s, the new new 3 Series Series intro intro-duces duc es an an array array of new new Ke Keyy Me Memory mory fun functi ctions ons,, by whic which h setting settings s chosen chosen by a particul particular ar user (identified (iden tified by his or or her remot remote) e) during during use use of the vehicle are automatically stored and then recalled the next time that person uses the vehicle.These functions are: • Audi Audio o tone settings settings and and presets presets • Lang Language uage of displays displays and voice functions functions • Climate-control temperature and air air-distribution settings • Se Seat at/m /mirr irror or me memo mory ry se sett ttin ing g • Cent Central-l ral-lockin ocking g preferences preferences • Light Lighting ing prefer preferences ences..
Start/Stop button, already present in 7 and Z4 Series, now appea appears rs in the 3 Series and will eventually becom become e a part of all BMW mode models. ls.
A new-type keyless remote remote control, cont rol, simil similar ar to that of of the 7 Series, Series, inserts into a slot below the Start/Stop button.
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Benefits • Inco Incorporat rporates es some features features of 5 Series Series • Intr Introduce oduces s “ke “keyless” yless” remot remote e control, control, simila similarr to 7 Series • Maintains driver driver-oriented -oriented layout • Offe Offers rs choice choice of “iD “iDriv rive e or not not””
Benefits • Blend Blends s traditio traditional nal BMW BMW instru instrument ment layo layout ut with fresh fresh new new desig design n • Incl Includes udes displ display ay of cruise-c cruise-contro ontroll speed speed setting settin g in speedometer speedometer dial • Exten Extensive sive indic indicator ator and warning warning lamps in in upper and lower lower windo windows ws between between dials
The 3 Series Series is the the first BMW BMW to offer buye buyers rs a choice choic e of whether whether or not to hav have e iDrive. iDrive. With or wit withou hout, t, the instru instrumen mentt cluster cluster is simila similarr to that of the 5 Series; the optional Navigation System comes with a second hood hood over a centrally placed iDrive control control display. display. Elements of the control layout include: • Start/Stop button, as in the 7 Series Series.. • Keyless remote, sim simila ilarr to that that of of the 7 Series. Series. As in the 7, the remote is inserted inserted into a slot below the Start/Stop button. button. • Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel, with the release release leve leverr new newly ly locat located ed on the left side. • Console shift lever, contr controllin olling g the choice of manual, manual, auto automatic matic or or (330i only) only) SMG SMG transmission. • Traditional pull-up handbrake. • Seat controls on the seats’ seats’ outbo outboard ard edges, except the manual fore-aft adjuster adjuster on vehicles vehicles without power power seats (325i/xi standard), which is at the inboard front edge. Power er-window -window controls for all window • Pow windows s on the driver’s door. Driverr orientat orientation ion of the control center, • Drive although not to the degree of the predecessor Series.The Seri es.The new 3 has a “ligh “light” t” orient orientation ation of the center dash area toward the driver. driver.
The analog analog speedomet speedometer er and tachomet tachometer er are in a style style similar similar to that of of the 5 Series; Series; also as in the 5 Series, Series, the fuel gauge is at the bottom of the speedometer and the analog fuel-economy fuel-economy readout is at the bottom of the tachometer. Via a rotating disc behind the speedometer face,, a pointer face pointer at the dial’ dial’s s periphery periphery indic indicates ates the cruise control’s set speed. Compared to the predecesso Compared predecessorr Serie Series, s, new displays also include – • Cond Condition ition-Based -Based Service Service indications indications (required service, miles to service, inspection dates) • Acti Active ve Cruise Control Control if present present..
Instrument cluster blends traditional traditional BMW instrument layout layo ut with fresh fresh new design design.. As in the 5 and 7 Series, Series, the cruise-control speed setting is indicated by a pointer at the dial’s dial’s periphery, periphery, and is also displayed digitally digitally in the cluster’s lowe lowerr center display. Many other indicat indications ions and warnings warni ngs appear in the upper cente centerr displa display y, inclu including ding (as shown here) that for the available Active Cruise Control. Control.
As in other BMW Series Series,, pow power er-wind -window ow cont controls rols are are now on the driver’s driver’s door. door.
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Dynamic Cruise Control Benefits • If nece necessar ssaryy, can app apply ly bra brake kes s light lightly ly to maintain set speed • BMW’ BMW’s s first appearance appearance of this refinement refinement Not to be confused with Active Cruise Control, Dynamic is the the new standard cruise control in the 3 Series Series.. In its drive driverr interf interface, ace, it is similar similar to the 5 Series Series and Z4 system, in that its functions are controlled from a combination stalk on the left side of the steering column (as opposed to on the steering wheel’s face in the previous previous 3 Series) Series).. As in the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series, Series, the set speed is indicated indicated on the speedo spe edomet meter er fac face e (an (and, d, brie briefly fly,, dig digita itally lly in the lower low er cente centerr displ display ay of the the instrum instrument ent clust cluster). er). What is most signific significantly antly new here is that in addition to controlling the engine to maintain the set speed, the cruise-control system can also apply the brakes (lightly) (lightly) if necessary. necessary. This gives gives it greater capabi capability lity in controllin controlling g speed, spe ed, for ex examp ample le,, on a do downh wnhill ill grade grade.. Als Also o new is a 2-step choice of increasing or decreasing decrea sing the set speed: speed: a light tipping tipping of the lever forward/backw forward/backward ard increases/decreases speed spee d by 1 km/h (0 (0.6 .6 mph); mph); a harder harder push push/pul /pulll increases/decreases speed by by 10 km/h (6 mph). Active Cruise Control is newly available for the 3 Series, Series, and is described in options & accessories . Dynamic Cruise Control, served serve d by this steeringsteeringcolumn stalk in place of the former buttons on the steering-wheel face, includes a new new capability: applying the brakes lightly if necessa necessary ry to maint maintain ain the set speed.
3-spoke steering wheel standard in all models Benefits • Fres resh, h, spo sporty rty app appear earanc ance e with 3 spoke spokes s • Av Availab ailable le in two two versi versions: ons: stand standard ard and and sport All models will come standard with a 3-spoke steering steeri ng wheel. (In previous previous Sedans Sedans,, the standard wheel was was 4-spoke, the sport wheel 3-spoke.) Both wheel styles have leatherwrapped wrap ped rims; the arrangement arrangement of multimultifunction controls in the steering-wheel face is the same same for for both. New here are two switc switches hes with the the symbols symbols that are are familiar familiar in the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series, Series, a rhombus and and a star; in vehicles vehicles without the Navigation System/iDrive option, one selects selects air reci recircul rculation ation and and the other the “next entertainment source” from the audio audio system. In vehicles vehicles with the Navigation Navigation System/i Sys tem/iDrive Drive option, option, they are programmabl programmable e as in the 5 and 6 Series. The 375-mm/14.8-in 375-mm/14.8-in.. standard wheel has a larger lar ger cen center ter fac face; e; the 369 369-mm/ -mm/1 14. 4.5-i 5-in. n. spo sport rt wheel has a smaller raised and padded centerr hub and a thic cente thicker ker rim.
iDrive comes to the 3 Series Benefits • Nav Navigati igation on option include includes s the same evolved evo lved,, user user-friend -friendlier lier iDriv iDrive e sys system tem as that in 5 Series with Navigation and 6 Series • Buye Buyers rs have have choice of “iDriv “iDrive e or not iDrive” iDrive” • Two distinct distinct instrument-panel configuration configurations s The E90 3 Series is BMW’ BMW’s s first to offer a choice of “iDrive or not.” In vehicles without the Navigation/iDrive Navigation/iDrive option, there is a single single hood over over the main instrument instrument cluster cluster,, and all functions functi ons are operated operated by hard controls controls.. With the Navigation/iDrive Navigation/iDrive option, the dash has a “double “doubl e wave” wave” look similar similar to that in the 5 Series, Series, the second hood frames the iDrive control contr ol display display at dash center center, and many functions (including those of the Navigation System) are are operated via the the display and a controller contr oller betw between een the front seats. seats. Both arrangements are are visually attractive and ergonomical ergon omically ly well thoug thought-ou ht-out. t. For detai details ls on on the Navigation System and iDrive, see options & accessories. In either either case case,, the climate climate controls controls are are fully served serve d by hard keys keys and rotating rotating knobs. knobs. See automatic climate control for detail details. s.
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Automatic climate control moves to an even higher level of performance, performance, sophistication and features features in the new 3 Series. Separate left and right temperatures are set by the two two rotary rotary kno knobs; bs; oth other er new fea featur tures es and functions include Heat at Rest, 1-touch Max A/C operation, mist sensor sensor,, a climate-controlled center console compartment and temperature/vo temperature/volume-controlled lume-controlled outlets for rear passeng passengers. ers.
New automatic climate control with many many enhan enhancemen cements ts Benefits • Adds left/right left/right temperat temperature ure control control and numerous numero us other feature features s over prev previous ious system system • Reta Retains ins dash-cent dash-center er outl outlets ets with temperat temperature ure,, volume and directional controls • Eve Even n quieter quieter and more more powerful powerful performa performance nce than the excellent previous system Though the E46 3 Series has excellent automatic climate control, control, the E90’s E90’s system moves to an even higher higher level of performance, performance, sophisticat sophis tication ion and features features.. New featur features es include inclu de the following following,, most already already prese present nt in the 5, 6 and 7 Series but heretofore heretofore not in the 3: • Separate left and right temperature controls. The E46 system has a single temperature control. • Temperature- and volume-controlled rear air outl outlets ets.. In the the E46, E46, air flow flows s to the rear seating area through underseat ducts that are not separately controllable. Climate-cont e-controlle rolled d cente centerr consol console e • Climat compartment, as in the 5 and and 7 Series.The Series.The temperature here is oriented to that of the rearr out rea outlet lets; s; airf airflo low w to the compart compartmen mentt can be turned off. of f. • Mist sensor. Via the windshield windshield wipers’ wipers’ rain sensor,, misting of the windshield sensor windshield is sensed visually and system system operation operation adjusted adjusted automa aut omatic ticall allyy to clear clear it up. up. A bra brandnd-new new feature for BMW BMW..
• Heat at Rest. Allow Allows s heating the interior interior for a limited time with the engine off.This is facilitated by the engine’s engine’s electric water pump. • Maximum a/c setting for rapid cool-do cool-down wn at a single touch of a button. • Dram Dramaticall atically y incre increased ased blower blower powe powerr, 9.0 kilograms kilo grams of air per minut minute e vs. vs. 6.5 in E46. E46. This means not only increased maximum cooling cooli ng or heati heating ng power power, but also quieter quieter operation at the normal blower blower speeds that are now now a smaller smaller propo proportion rtion of maximu maximum. m. Further ther optimiz optimized ed design of ducts and • Fur outlets, als also o for red reduce uced d airflo airflow w noi noise se.. reduction of blower speed • Automatic reduction when vehicl vehicle e comes to to a stop, stop, for yet another reduction in noise. noise. • Indirect airflow via outlets atop the dash. These The se outlets outlets are for pleasa pleasant, nt, draftdraft-free free climatizati clima tization, on, not defrosting defrosting or demist demisting ing.. • Recall of individual users’ settings via Key Memory: • Temperat Temperature ure • Manual Manually ly selec selected ted air air distrib distribution ution (windshiel (wind shield, d, body body-lev -level, el, footw footwells) ells) Further features continue continue from the previous system: • Acti Active-c ve-charc harcoal oal microfil microfilter ter vent ventilatio ilation n • BiBi-dir direct ection ional al sol solar ar sen sensor sor for fro front nt com com-partment (takes into account the intensity and direction of solar heat in determining determining cooling of interior) • Automatic recirc recirculation ulation control, with specific sensing sensi ng capabilit capabilityy for diesel exhaus exhaust. t. All in all, all, this is a signifi significantly cantly upgr upgraded aded system and one of the best on the market. And its combination of soft-touch keys for mode and function selection and rotary knobs for the dual temperature controls controls is convenient and logical.
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Audio systems • Upgraded Upgraded 325i/xi 325i/xi stand standard ard syste system; m; still 10 speakers speak ers,, now inclu includes des 2 subwoofers subwoofers • Pre Premium mium syst system em is now the 13-spea 13-speaker ker Logic 7, making first appearance in 3 Series; optional optio nal 325i/xi, stand standard ard 330i/xi As before, before, two audio audio systems systems are offered. One is the 10-speaker system that’s that’s standard in the 325i/xi; the other other is the amazing amazing 13-spe 13-speaker aker Logic 7 system, optional in the 325i/xi and standard in the 330i/xi. Both systems systems include two subwoofers in BMW’s patented positions, in cavities at the bases of the B-pillars (generallyy referr erall referred ed to as “under the front seats”). seats”).
Logic 7 audio system makes its 3 Series debut as an option option for 325i/xi models and standard equipment in 330i/xi models. Underseat subwoofer location can be seen on the left side; additional speakers over the 10-speaker 10-speaker system are in the rear rear doors and at dash center.
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Both systems continue with BMW’s well developed, reception-enhancing diversity antenna system, with its multiple circuits circuits in the rear rear windo window w. A fin-t fin-type ype roof roof antenn antenna a serves the phone phone system and/or Navigation System, as well as the GPS aspect of the available BMW Assist telematics system system and Navigation System.The System.The housing for this antenna also accommodates an antenna for the available Sirius Satellite Satellite Radio, which becomes a regular regul ar optio option n in the 3 Series Series for the first first time; see options & accessories for detai details ls on the optional features f eatures..
325i/xi standard system. Features include:
• Progr Programma ammable ble mem memory ory for 12 FM and and 6 AM stations • Auto Autostore store of of 6 FM and 6 AM statio stations ns • Sea Search, rch, seek and manua manuall tunin tuning g • Dou Double ble tuner tuner (on (only ly whe when n Navigat Navigation ion Syste System m is present; displays all available available radio stations) • Audi Audio o volume and scroll-throug scroll-through-pre h-presets sets from steering-wheel controls • Radio Data System System (RDS), inclu including ding Progr Program am Type (PTY) • In-d In-dash ash single-di single-disc sc CD player player • Audi Audio o muting muting for phone use (with (with Bluetoo Bluetooth th interface, interfac e, includ included ed with avail available able BMW BMW Assist). • Time and outside-tem outside-temperat perature ure display display • MP3 capabil capability ity (song title is displa displayed) yed) • Aux Auxili iliary ary aud audio io input input (in cente centerr con consol sole) e) • 10 speak speakers ers:: • 2 midrange midrange,, 100 mm, in front front doors doors • 2 midran midrange ge,, 100 mm, rea rearr she shelf lf • 2 subw subwoofer oofers, s, 21 217 7 mm, under front seats • 2 twe tweeters eters,, 25 mm, mm, in front-d front-door oor mirro mirrorr triangles • 2 twe tweeter eters, s, 25 mm, mm, in rear rear shelf shelf..
330i/xi standard / 325i/xi optional system, Logic 7.This sys system tem considerably considerably upgra upgrades des
the existing practice of standard-equipping 330 models with the premium system and offering that system (as a stand-alone option, not part of a Package) in the 325 models. Compared to the 325i/xi standard system, the 3 Series version of Logic 7 offers – • Incr Increased eased audio pow power er (as in 5 Series) Series) • Even higher higher-cali -caliber ber speak speakers ers throughou throughout, t, plus additional speakers speakers (total 13, 13, vs. standard 10) • Digit Digital al Sound Sound Proces Processing sing (DSP), (DSP), adjus adjusted ted along with other Logic 7 parameters parameters on the audio panel or (with Navigation/iDrive) Navigation/iDrive) the control display • Surro Surround und Sound Sound simulation simulation..
The upgraded upgraded speakers speakers are as follows; an asterisk (*) denotes additional speakers over the standard system – • 1 aluminum-membran aluminum-membrane e midrange fill speaker, speaker, 100 mm, mm, cen center ter of dash* dash* • 2 aluminum aluminum-membr -membrane ane midran midrange, ge, 10 100 0 mm, in front doors • 2 aluminum aluminum-membr -membrane ane midran midrange, ge, 10 100 0 mm, rear re ar she shelf lf • 2 aluminum aluminum-membr -membrane ane midran midrange, ge, 10 100 0 mm, in rear door doors* s* • 2 subw subwoof oofers ers,, 21 217 7 mm, mm, upg upgrad raded, ed, und under er front seats • 2 aluminu aluminum-m m-memb embran rane e tweete tweeters rs,, 25 mm, in front-door front -door mirro mirrorr triang triangles les • 2 aluminu aluminum-m m-memb embran rane e tweete tweeters rs,, 25 mm, in rear shelf shelf.. With the With the new new 3 Serie Series s, no now w fo four ur BM BMW W Se Seri ries es offer this audiophil audiophile e system, system, dev develope eloped d by Lexicon. Exclusive to Harman International International brands, Logic 7’s 7’s digital Surround Sound process provides provides uniquely uniquely realistic reproducreproduction, generating a 360˚ sound field and accurately re-creating the acoustic intent of the original studio master. master.
In vehicles without the Navigation/iDrive option, all audio functions are served by hard controls. controls. The Professional Professional audio unit, unit, with display display and controls controls as shown shown here, here, is standard in all models.
In vehicles with the Navigation/iDrive Navigation/iDrive option, as shown here, hard controls controls are reduced reduced and many functions appear in the iDrive control control display. display. The two disc slots slots are for the standard single-disc CD player (upper) and Navigation DVD (lower).
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Uphols Uph olster tery y and trim Benefits • Cho Choice ice of leath leathere erette tte or ne new w Dak Dakota ota leath leather er • Two ne new w le leat athe herr co colo lors rs:: a ne new w Be Beig ige, e, an and d Terra • Wood trim trim standar standard; d; altern alternate ate wood wood or aluminum optional at no extra cost • Custo Customers mers have have more choic choices es for tailo tailoring ring interior interi or to their prefe preferenc rences es • Deta Detailil trim in new, new, prem premium ium “galv “galvanic anic”” mater material ial Once again, again, leather leatherette ette upholstery upholstery is standard, standard, in Beige Beige or Blac Black. k. Dak Dakota ota leather leather,, alrea already dy seen in other other Serie Series, s, become becomes s the 3 Series Series leatherr and is ava leathe availabl ilable e in four four color colors, s, two of them new: • A ne new w an and d warm warm to tone ne of Bei Beige ge • Bl Blac ack k • Gray • Terra, a warm bro brown wn combined combined with contrasting black. Just entering the new new 3 is a gracious gracious experience.. At night, one appreciat ence appreciates es the new new ground lighting (on the underside of each exterior exteri or door handl handle), e), whic which h comes on when the remote’s remote’s Unlock button is actuated.Then upon entering entering,, one is greeted greeted by by hands handsome ome doorsill trims with with BMW in chrome lettering.
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Following an equipment equipment upgrade for the ’05 model year, wood trim is standard standard in all models; it’s it’ s Burl Walnut. Walnut. Two other trims are available at no no extra extra cost: Pop Poplar lar Natu Natural, ral, whic which h is is somewhat lighter than the standard standard wood; and aluminum. aluminum. Whate Whatever ver the trim material, material, there is more more of it: espec especially ially the full-wi full-width dth dash strip strip is generou generously sly dimens dimensioned ioned,, and the material is repeated on a large area of the center console and as a handsome strip on each door. Following a lead set by by the 7, 5 and 6 Series Series in that order order, BMW has adopted adopted “galv “galvanic” anic” trim for numerous detail detail elements throughout the interior interi or.. Simil Similar ar to the Ruthenium Ruthenium that appears in the 6 Series, Series, this Pearl-gloss material has a plastic core, core, with a true metallic surface applied applied galvanically in several several layers and a clearcoat on top to protect against corrosion.The Pearlgloss material appears on the – • Spe Speedo edomet meter er and tac tachom homete eterr rin rings gs • Start/ Start/Stop Stop button button’’s ring • As Asht htra rayy to touc uch h strip strip • In Inte teri rior or do door or ha hand ndle les s • Ce Cent nter er ai airr ou outl tlet ets s’ ad adju just stin ing g ta tabs bs • Open and Trunk buttons on remote.
Front seats: Front seats: thre three e choices choices in 325i/xi,, two in 330i/xi 325i/xi 330i/xi
Front center Front center armrest and climateclimatecontrolled storage compartment
Benefits • 6-w 6-way ay manua manuall seats seats standar standard d in 325i/xi • 8-w 8-way ay po powe werr sea seats ts standa standard rd in 330i/ 330i/xi, xi, optional in 325i/xi • Spo Sport rt seats seats have have new new po powe werr adj adjust ustmen mentt of backrest width
Benefits • Fr Front ont cente centerr armres armrestt is stand standard ard • Clima Climate-co te-control ntrolled led compartment compartment
The 6-way 6-way manual front front seats, seats, stand standard ard in the 325i/xi, are height-adju height-adjustabl stable e as befor before. e. Also as before, before, 8-w 8-way ay pow power er fron frontt seats are availa available ble either as part of the Premi Premium um Packa Package ge or as a stand-alone option. option. The power power controls are are on the seats seats’’ outbo outboard ard edges; butto buttons ns for the driver’ drive r’s-sea s-seat/ext t/exterior erior-mirr -mirror or memory are on the driver’s seat. New are sport seats with electropneumatic adjustment of backrest backrest width, as first seen in the M3 Coupe.These can appear in combination tio n with with manual manual or pow power er for the other other adj adjust ust-ments, depending upon equipment combinations (see options & accessories).
As in the latest E46 models, a front center armrestt is standard. armres standard. New here is the the climateclimatecontrolled contr olled compa compartment rtment under under it; as in the the 5 Series, Series, temper temperatur ature-con e-control trolled led air is ducted into the compartment.The temperature depends upon the setting chosen by by rear rear-seat -seat passe pas seng nger ers s for th thei eirr ai airr ou outl tlet ets; s; ai airr to the compartment can be shut off when the climatization is not desired. Because the cupholders cupholders are no longer there, the console has a freer, freer, more expansive look and feel. In vehicles vehicles equipped with the Navigation/iDrive option, the iDrive controller controller sits toward toward the rear of the console. console.
8-way pow 8-way power er seats are standard in 330i/xi models, optional in 325i/xi models. As before, before, the head restraints are manually adjustable.
Convenient seatback nets are standard in all models.
Even the standard front seats have excellent lateral support, support, thanks to to prominent side bolsters on the cushions and backrests.
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Thoughtful features throughout Benefits • Ne New w and famil familiar iar feat feature ures s combine combine to creat create e a more luxurious, luxurious, convenient environment environment From front to rear From rear in the cabin, cabin, there are are numerous thoughtful features that enhance luxury and conv convenien enience. ce. New featur features es are denoted denot ed by an asterisk asterisk (*): • Auto-dimming exterior* and interior mirrors, powe mirrors, powerr-fold exterior exterior mirro mirrors* rs* and digital compass* compass* in interior mirro mirrorr – all
part of the optional Premium Package. Interior ior trunk release release, in famil • Inter familiar iar loc locati ation on ahead of left lef t front door door.. powerr 2-way moonr moonroof oof, ab • Standard powe abou outt 1.6 in. in. longe longerr than pre previous viously ly and also also slightly sligh tly wider wider..
The two overhead consoles include Ambiance Lighting, left/right reading lights and many many convenient controls controls – and add to the premium atmosphere in the new 3 Series Sedans.
After becoming standard in ’05, 2-w 2-way ay po power wer moo moonnroof is again standard and has greater opening area in the new Sedans Sedans..
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Grab handles (rear ones include (rear include hanger hang er hooks)
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• Front cupholders, adjustable pull-out type, both above the glove compartment. • Lockable glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight, trunk lockout switch and holder for spare key key.. • Storage compartment/ashtray at front of center console, with glide-up cover cover.. • Voice controls* switch behind iDrive controller controll er,, only with Navigation/iD Navigation/iDrive rive option. option. • Bluetooth® interface, incl included uded with with BMW Assist option option (wheth (whether er stand stand-alon -alone e or in Premium Package). • Front and rear* overhead consoles: * Newly included in the front one are the BMW Assist buttons and Passenger Passenger Airbag Off indicator, indicator, whose logic has been refined to eliminate constant illumination when no front passenger passenger is present present.. An interior interi or light light,, separ separately ately switc switched hed left/rig left/right ht reading readi ng lights, lights, BMW Ambian Ambiance ce Lighting, Lighting, moonroof control and microphones for hands-free phone use are also here. • The rear rear one one,, positi positioned oned behind behind the moonroof moonr oof,, is new and includes includes anothe anotherr interior interi or light light,, separ separate ate left/right left/right reading reading lights, Ambiance Lighting and space for the Center-installed alarm system’s motion detector.
Front roof console: BMW Assist buttons, buttons, Passenger Airbag Off indicator,, moonroof indicator control, contr ol, Ambia Ambiance nce Lighting, Lightin g, readin reading g lights, interior inte rior ligh lightin ting, g, han handsdsfree phone microphones Larger moonr Larger moonroof oof opening
Rear roof console: console: Ambiance Lighting, reading read ing lights, interi interior or lighting, lighti ng, alarm motion motion detector
Fold-up rear cente centerr armre armrest. st. Though • Fold-up similar in concept to that of E46 3 Series Series Sports Wagons, Wagons, the armrest doesn’t include the rear cent center er head restr restraint, aint, whic which h is is mounted instead on the seat backrest. • Rear cuphold included ded as a pull-out pull-out cupholders ers, inclu unit in the the rear rear cente centerr armres armrest. t.
Increased cargo Increased cargo space, space, new trunk features Benefits • Appr Approxim oximately ately 12 12% % more more cargo cargo space • Incl Includes udes CD storage storage and provision provision for for installation of CD changer • Addi Additiona tionall storage storage space space under under trunk floor Elimination of the spare tire and jack, possible Elimination because run-flat tires tires are standard standard for the entire entir e Series, Series, resu results lts in approximately approximately 12 12% % more cargo space than before. Moreov Moreover er,, this official measurement does not include the deep well under under the trunk floor, floor, whic which h encloses about 1.76 cubic feet and offers the possibility of storing storing smaller smaller object objects s without without worry of their moving around when the vehicle is in motion.
Fold-up rear rear center armrest includes two cupholders. cupholders.
The trunk of all U.S. U.S. 3 Series sedans includes an open storage bin on the left side with ribs to accommoda accommodate te CDs; the BMW BMW Cent Center er-installed insta lled CD change changerr goes under this bin. As before, befor e, split folding folding rear seats (stand-alo (stand-alone ne option or Cold Weath Weather er Pac Package) kage) are available to increase effective cargo space and add storage versatility; versatility; a ski bag is included with this option.
According to official EPA measurement, measuremen t, trunk offers offers about 12% more cargo space than in predecessor Sedans – and not counted in this measurement are approximately approxim ately 1.76 cubic feet of additional space under the trunk floor floor.The .The nets shown here are part of an accessory accessory pack package age that’s not available in the U.S.
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In terms of direct direct customer customer concern A str strong ongly ly ev evol olve ved d bo body dy str struc uctu ture re Benefits and inter interest, est, it is the the safety safety devic devices es • Engi Engineere neered d to meet new new,, more stringen stringentt and systems systems – airbags airbags,, safet safety-b y-belt elt safetyy stand safet standards ards,, both European European and U.S. U.S. tensioners and so forth – that are • “Ra “Raw” w” bod bodyy she shellll achiev achieves es even even greate greaterr most readily commun communicate icated.Y d.Yet et the passive passiv e safety with slightly slightly redu reduced ced weight weight ability of the vehicle’ vehicle’s structure to to The existing existing (E46) (E46) 3 Series’ Series’ safety performanc performance e absorb and and manage manage the energy energy of a has been recognize recognized d by autho authoritati ritative ve,, independent observers: crash impact is just as important to conducting condu cting its own own offset crash crash test test of the total picture picture of a motor vehicle’ vehicle’s s • After a 3 Series Sedan for its March 11 11, ’99 issue, passive safety. safety. Finally Finally,, active safety, Germany’s authoritative auto motor und sport magazine concluded,“Occupant protection the vehicle’ vehicle’s ability to avoid avoid an by the new new 3 Series Series is is alread alreadyy at such such a accident accid ent in the first first place, place, is a high level level that only marginal improvements improvements key element of BMW’ BMW’s s safety safety can be imagined.” philosoph philos ophy; y; activ active e aspects of of the • And in the U.S U.S., ., the Insuranc Insurance e Institute Institute for Highwa High wayy Safe Safety ty,, after condu conducting cting its own own 3 Series Series’’ exc excellen ellentt safety safety conce concept pt crash test of the 3 Series Se Sedan, dan, concluded conclude d are covered in the han handli dling ng,, rid ride e simply,“A simply,“ A Best Pick.” & braking section.This section developing the 3 Series’ Series’ all-ne all-new w body/ body/chassis chassis concentrates concentrat es on passive safety safety and In developing structure struct ure,, BMW’ BMW’s s safety engin engineers eers set out not the safety safety devi devices ces and systems systems.. just to match, but to improve improve on, that excellent excellent safety performance of its predecessor predecessor.. Integrated into this overall goal were specific targets, including –
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In developi developing ng the new 3 Series body body struc structure ture,, BMW safety engineers set out not not just to match, match, but to improve improve on, the predecessor’s predecessor’s excellent safety performance. Innovations Innovation s include new high-strength steels and optimized optim ized “en “energy ergy paths paths”” for leadin leading g impac impactt for forces ces
through the structure. structure. As part of the interlocking door anchoring system, diagonal aluminum reinforcing bars in the doors continue continue a successful concept for resisting side impacts.
• Achiev Achieving ing 5 stars stars in the Euro-NC Euro-NCAP AP (New (New Car Assessment Program) offset frontal crash test • Me Meeti eting ng the new new U.S .S.. FMV FMVSS SS (Fede (Federal ral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) 301, which specifies a brutal 50-mph rear-end offset crash.The crash .The impact is taken taken by 70% of the test vehicle vehicle’’s width; not only must stringent stringent injury inju ry criteri criteria a be met, met, but the the fuel syste system m must remain free of leaks. • Meeti Meeting ng the new IIHS (Insu (Insuranc rance e Institut Institute e for Hig Highw hway ay Sa Safet fety) y) “SUV sid side-i e-impa mpact” ct” tes test, t, in which an impact from a tall vehicle at 50 km/h (31. (31.1 mph) is simulated. simulat ed. In the case of a car lik like e the 3 Series, Series, the entire entire impact impact occurs above above the side sill sill (rocker panel).
• Deve Develop loping ing and and improv improving ing ener energy gy pat paths hs by which the immense forces of frontal crash impacts are led through the structure and dissipated. dissi pated. Here Here,, the engineers engineers concentratconcentrated on optimizing the interaction between deformation of the front-end structure and the ability ability of the passenger passenger space to to remain remain intact.. In severe frontal collisions intact collisions – especially offset, when one side of the vehicle takes the brunt brunt – they found ways ways to to transfer transfer the forces forc es into the the other other side side,, so that the the more heavily impacted side wouldn’t wouldn’t have have to absorb the entire forces.This helps protect the all-important all-important foot space for front-seat occupants.The resulting extremely high energy-absorption energy -absorption capability capability is the basis for keeping the passenger space intact – and for optimum calibration calibration of passive-safety systems such such as safety belts and airbags. airbags.
The various engineering approaches toward the new 3’s even higher-performing higher-performing structure included: • Use of new new hig high-s h-stre trengt ngth h steel steels s in the the large-section structural elements. • Targe argeted ted appli applicatio cation n of further new types of steel, includin including g multi-phase multi-phase types types,, at various various points throughout the structure to accomplish specific patterns of strength, deformability and force transfer (see next bullet) bullet) that promote effective energy management. Specific structural measures were incorporated into the structure to meet the new new,, nearly 40-m 40-mph ph Euro-NCAP offset frontal crash test.
In an offset crash, strong longitudinal longitudinal members play major roles in managing impact forces. Part of of the energy-m energ y-managem anagement ent stra strategy tegy is “energy “energy paths paths”” that transfer forces from from the impact side side to the other other side, spreading the structure’s “duties” and helping protect the all-important foot space for front-seat occupants. occupants.
Rear engin engine e crossmember
Longitudinal engine carrier with integrated tunnel reinforcement Bulkhead brace
Upper tunne Upper tunnell reinforcement Center tunnel
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• In side side impa impacts cts as well well,, the stru structu cture re is is similarly simil arly desig designed ned to transfer transfer impact energy energy to the side side away away from the impact impact.. Here the the IIHS’s IIHS’ s new“SUV new“SUV test” has raise raised d the the bar for occupant safety in severe severe side collisions. Elements involved in managing this massive impactt energy impac energy inclu include de the – • floor floor struct structure ure • doors, doors, which retain BMW’ BMW’s s effective interlocking door anchoring system • reinforced B-pillars • dash structure, structure, which functions as much more than than just a carrier carrier for instru instruments ments,, climate clima te control, etc etc.. • roof framing. The interaction of all these elements adds up to holding the impact intrusion’s intrusion’s depth and speed to prescribed biometric limits. • In rear rear-end impacts impacts,, wher where e the demanding demanding new U. U.S. S. offsetoffset-crash crash regulation regulation is relevant, relevant, the deformable area consists of – • two longitudinal structural members • the trunk trunk floor and lid • the trunk side walls walls,, as integral elements of the overall body-side body-side structures • various additional reinforcements. Here, the engineers worked worked to ensure ensure that even in the radically severe offset offset rear-end rear-end crash specified specified by FMVSS 301 301, the passenger passenger space would remain intact and the doors could be opened. The structur structure e is virtually virtually fully galv galvaniz anized, ed, enhancing its corrosion resistance and therefore preserving its strength and energymanagement capabilities over the years. years.
A curtain-type front-to-r front-to-rear ear Head Protection System is standard in the new 3 Series Sedans.
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New fro New front nt and re rear ar Hea Head d Protection System Benefits • Offers excellent excellent protection to occupants’ occupants’ heads in in crash impact impacts, s, particu particularly larly side impacts • Inte Integrat grated ed frontfront-to-r to-rear ear sys system tem This is the first front-to-rear Head Protection Protection System Sys tem to be offered offered in the the 3 Series; Series; now all BMW 4-doo 4-doorr Seda Sedans ns have have front and and rear Head Protection.Two Protection.Two types are currently offered: • 5 and 7 Seri Series es – AHPS AHPS II type type,, with a frontto-rear inflatable tube anchored anchored to the roof roof structure by a “sail.” • 3 Series Series –new –new curtai curtain-ty n-type pe front-t front-to-rea o-rearr system. The 3 Series Series is the first BMW BMW automobile Series Serie s to employ employ the curtain-t curtain-type ype system. system. Its safetyy adva safet advantage ntages s are the the same as for the tubular/sail system, but it takes up less space in the the headl headliner iner – a key adva advantage ntage for the compact 3 Series Sedan. Sedan. Like the tubular tubular system, BMW’ BMW’s s curtain-type HPS can remain inflated inflat ed for sev several eral seconds seconds after the initial initial impact and deployment (which takes just 20-22 millisec milliseconds) onds),, an especially especially importa important nt function in case of rollover.
New seatseat-moun mounted ted front front side-impact airbags
Further opti optimize mized d 2-stag 2-stage e front-impact airbags
Benefits • Conti Continue nue BMW’s BMW’s front side-impact side-impact protection, standard in all current models • Seat mount mounting ing allows allows great greater er freedo freedom m of interior interi or design
Benefit • Impr Improv oved ed esthe esthetics tics
The 3 Series Series is BMW’s BMW’s first to employ employ seatmounted side-impact airbags, as opposed to the door-mounted type of the predecessor and other curre current nt BMW BMW Seri Series. es. In their function of protecting protecting occupants’ occupants’ pelvis and thorax regions regions in side impacts, the seat-mounted airbags are equal to the doormounted mount ed type type,, but offer grea greater ter freedo freedom m for for the interior interior desig designers ners to achieve achieve their their esthet esthetic ic and functional goals: • Beca Because use the airbag airbag is always always positioned positioned exactly the same relative relative to the occupant regardless of seat adjustment, it can be smaller. • Door Door-pane -panell design design can be further further optimi optimized zed with respect to esthetics and placement of functional funct ional elements elements,, such as armrests, armrests, door handles and powerpower-window window controls.
Rear sideside-impac impactt airbags no longer lon ger off offer ered ed Benefits • Built Built-in -in safety safety in side side impacts impacts so grea greatt that airbags are not needed • Custo Customers mers are not faced with the “sideairbag-or-not” airbag-or -not” decision Up to now now,, BMW has offered offered rear side-i side-impact mpact airbags as an option at nominal cost in most models, giving customers customers the choice choice of having havi ng them or not. In presenting presenting this this option, option, BMW Client Advisors Advisors were schooled to discuss discuss the issue of rear-seat side-impact airbags with the customer, customer, pointing out the benefits to adults and potential risks to children and infants riding in the back.
In recent recent years, years, BMW frontfront-impact impact airbags airbags have been intensely developed to optimize their 2-sta 2-stage, ge, accid accident-s ent-seve everity rity-depe -dependent ndent deployment characteristics characteristics,, inflated shape, shape, and interaction with surrounding surfaces and components. In this last regard, regard, a subtle but appreciated appreciated evolution took place with introduction of the 6 Series, Series, in that the passenger’s-side passenger’s-side airbag involved no visible “break line” in the dash surface; at the same time, time, the (invisibl (invisible) e) airbag airbag opening was configured to optimize the airbag’s airbag’ s unfolding sequence and protective capability.. The 3 Series’ capability Series’ dash also includes this feature.
Automatic safety-belt tensioners and force limiters front and rear Benefit • Lo Long ng stand standard ard on on BMW fro front nt safety safety bel belts ts,, these features now enhance the outboard rear belts belts’’ effecti effectivene veness ss as well well Automatic tensioners tighten the belts in a collision impact, further optimizing the restraint restraint of occupants occupants by by the belts.Thei belts.Theirr mecha mechanism nism (actuated pyrotechnically) is integrated into the belt latch; latch; upon impact impact the mechanism moves the latch downward to tighten the shoulder and lap belt portions directly directly.. Once the belts are tensioned, force limiters place an upper upper limit on the amount of force they can exert on the occupant’s occupant’s body. body. Both these devices significantly significantly enhance the effectivene effecti veness ss of safety safety belts; both are are stanstandard on both front front belts and the rear rear outboard belts in the the new 3 Series Sedans. Sedans.
With the new new 3 Series, Series, the advances advances in sidesideimpact safety (described earlier) are are such that it is is no longe longerr necess necessary ary to offer rear rear-seat -seat sidebags. Customers can be assured that children riding in the rear rear are appropriately separated from side side impacts, impacts, without having having to make a decision that can be difficult.
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Differentiated deployment of restraint systems (dual-threshold deplo dep loyme yment) nt):: ne new w occ occupa upant nt detection sensor Benefit • High Highly ly accur accurate ate measureme measurement nt of occupant occupant’’s weight and position in seat calibrates deployment deplo yment of safety syst systems ems
Mastervac
Pedals
In a severe frontal crash, the Mastervac (brake master cylinder) rotates, and with it the brake and clutch pedal.This causes the pedals to move forward, canceling much of the force transfer transfer to the driver’s feet and legs.
BMW has long employed employed a highly soph sophistic isticated ated electronic electr onic control control strate strategy gy for managi managing ng the deployment of airbags and safety-belt tensioners.This approach to optimizing the effectiveness of safety systems continues in the new new 3, but becomes becomes even even more preci precise se thanks thank s to a new sensi sensing ng mat in the front passenger’ passeng er’s s seat. seat. Calle Called d OC3, OC3, the new new mat is is highlyy sophi highl sophisticat sticated ed and far more costly than its predecessor; predecessor; it measures the weight weight and position of each each front occupant, occupant, and also recognizes recogn izes when a child safety seat is mounted. Management of deployment is as follows: • There are two two thresholds of frontal impact impact severity. • At the lowe lowerr thr thresh eshold old,, if the seat seat occupa occupant nt is belted, belted, only the belt belt tensioner tensioner is deploy deployed. ed. If the occupant is not belted, the front-impact airbag deploys. • At the highe higherr thr thresh eshold old,, the front front-im -impac pactt airbag and and belt tensione tensionerr are deploye deployed. d. If the occupant occupant is is not belted, belted, only the airbag airbag is deployed. • If the front passen passenger ger seat is is not occup occupied, ied, neither neith er the belt tensioner, tensioner, frontfront-impac impactt airbag nor side-i side-impact mpact airbag airbag for that seat seat will be deployed. In a severe severe side impact from the right, the side-impact airbag on that side will be deployed deploy ed only if there is a front passenger. passenger. The Passenger Pas senger Airbag Off indicator indicator,, in the front roof console console,, illum illuminate inates s only if there is a child child seat attached to the passenger’s seat. seat. LATCH attachments (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) are provided provided on the rear seat for child safety seats seats.. In cases where the car can be repaired repaired after an accident, this differentiated differentiated deployment deployment strategy strat egy can save save repair repair costs (and (and therefore therefore
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be favorably favorably reflected in insurance rates). rates). The deployment strateg deployment strategy y for unbelted occupants must not be seen as a rationale rationale for not fastening fasteni ng one’s one’s safet safety y belt. Maxim Maximum um protection of occupants can be achieved only if the occupants occupants are wearing wearing their safety saf ety bel belts. ts.
New feat features ures for prot protecti ecting ng the driver’s feet and knees Benefits • Foot Footrest rest deforms deforms in severe frontal frontal impact impact • Pedals rotate forward forward in severe severe frontal frontal impact • Less likelihoo likelihood d of knees contacting contacting steeringsteeringcolumn adjusting lever Two measures have been taken to reduce the likelihood of injuries to the driver’s feet and legs in a severe frontal crash: • The footre footrest st is designe designed d to crush crush under under the force of the driver’s driver’s left left foot, so that the full impact force is not not transmitted to his or her foot and leg. • The Mastervac Mastervac (brake (brake vacuum vacuum booster) booster) is mounted so that as the front end deforms, it rotates, rotates, and with it the brake and and clutch pedals.This has the effect that the pedals move forward, forward, also canceling much of the force transfer to the driver’s driver’s feet and legs if they are on the pedals pedals.. In another another subtle updat update, e, the release release lev lever er for adjusting the tilt/telescopic steering wheel has been repositioned to the t he steering column’s column’s left side. side. Althou Although gh this was never never a hazard in its former botto bottom-of-c m-of-column olumn positio position, n, it does reduce any likelihood of the driver’s driver’s knees contacting the lever lever in the course of a severe severe accident impact. LATCH attachments (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Children)) are provided on the rear seat for secur secur-ing two child safety seats.
Crash tests
New, cent New, centrali ralized zed safety safety cont control rol system 40%
40 mph
In a test to confirm compliance with the ultra-demanding Euro-NCAP offset offset frontal crash standard, standard, the vehicle is driven into an offset barrier at 64 km/h (almost 40 mph). mph). The black dots on the the drawing indicate four passengers in the vehicle.
950 kg/ 2094 lb.
19 mph
3 1 m p h
Confirming compliance with the new IIHS “SUV side-impac sideimpact” t” stand standard, ard, this test simulates a hefty impact from a tall vehicle at 50 km/h km /h (31.1 mph). mph) .
Benefit • Fu Further rther dev develope eloped d in terms terms of precisi precision, on, deployment speed and reliability • Can be be update updated d as new new soft softwa ware re is developed Called MRS5, an all-new Called all-new contr control ol system system oversees the function functions s of all safety safety devi devices ces.. As contrasted to the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series Series ISIS control systems, systems, which are decentralized decentralized with satellite sensors that directly trigger side-impact airbags, airbag s, MRS5 is a completely completely centr centraliz alized ed system that receives and processes all signals (including (incl uding up-front, up-front, B-pil B-pillars lars,, front doors and other remot remotely ely positi positioned oned sensor sensors) s) and controls all deployments of safety systems accordingly. The MRS5 control module, module, including some of its sensors, sensors, is in a protected protected position in the centerr conso cente console. le. In addition addition to sensors sensors themselves, it also includes logic that verifies the plausibility of inputs from the various sensors. The purpose of this is to ensure that signals are valid and avoid avoid unnecessary deploymen deployments. ts.
In another type of sideimpact test, test, a vertical pole pole is rammed against the vehicle side at 30 km/h (about 19 19 mph); this exercise simulates a vehicle sliding sideways into a tree or“telephone pole.”
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Options & accessories
The program program of factory factory options and and BMW Cente Centerr-inst -installed alled accessorie accessories s for the ne new w 3 Series Series Seda Sedans ns is is notabl not able e not only only for its exte extent nt and and variety variet y, but also also for the fact fact that many featu features res formerly ava availabl ilable e only on or in the“hi “higher gher”” 5, 6 and 7 Series now become availa available ble in this more more compact,, more accessible compact accessible Series. Series. Among these are a 6-speed automatic transmission, Active Steering,
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Active Cruise Control, Active Control, Comfort Access Acc ess,, sun sunsha shades des for for the rear rear 18 and rear rear-door -door windo windows, ws, Xeno Xenon n 19 Adaptive headl headlights ights,, iDriv iDrive, e, Voice Command, Command, the Logic 7 audio system and factory-installed Sirius Satellite Radio.This section describes all the factory-installed options, option s, both Packa Packages ges and stand-alon stan d-alone; e; and a selecti selection on of key ke y acc accesso essories ries..
Dakota leather upholstery is one feature of the Premium Package Package for all models; mode ls; othe others rs include auto-dimming auto-dim ming exterior and interior interi or rearv rearview iew mirr mirrors ors,, a digital compass in the interior interi or mirr mirror or,, 4-w 4-way ay power front-seat lumbar suppor sup port, t, BM BMW W Ass Assist ist,, and a BMW Universal Transceiver with its controls controls also in the mirror. mirror. Additional features of the 325i/xi Package (because they are not standard in these models) are power front seats and the useful auto tilt-down function for for the right exterior mirror mirror..
Factory-installed options Premium Package (all models, models, code ZPP)
Benefits • Combi Combines nes luxury luxury and conve convenienc nience e features features into a value-priced Package • Incl Includes udes feature features s not previo previously usly ava availabl ilable e in 3 Series
4-way pow 4-way power er lumb lumbar ar support is included in the Premium Package for for all models. mod els. 4-wa 4-way y means that both firmness and height of the lumbar support are variable.
Continuing BMW’ BMW’s s popular offering of a Premium Package Package for most 3 and 5 Series Series models,, this Packa models Package ge adds familiar familiar and new features featur es to the new new 3 Series Series Sedans. Sedans. New features featur es or detai details ls are denoted denoted by by an asterisk: asterisk:
Auto-dimming exterior mirrors appear for the first time on the 3 Series; they are combined combined with the the familiar familiar auto-dimming interior mirror in the Premium Premium Package. Package.
All models: Dakota ota leather upholst upholstery ery, as describe • Dak described d on page 50. • Auto-dimming exterior* and interior mirrors, the first appearan appearance ce of autodimming exterior mirrors in the 3 Series. Series. Power er-fold -fold exterior mirrors*, als • Pow also o making making theirr firs thei firstt appearance appearance in this this Series. Series. A val valued ued convenience for parking in tight tight spaces and for navi navigating gating some car car wash washes. es. • Digital compass* in the interior interior rearv rearview iew mirror. Universal sal Transceive ransceiver* r*, the 3-func • BMW Univer 3-function tion device that can operate garage doors and other exte external rnal electrical electrical devices devices or syst systems ems.. Its controls are newly newly positioned in the front overhead ov erhead console console.. Former Formerly ly ava availabl ilable e in 3 Series Sedans Sedans only as a Center-installed Center-installed accessory. 4-way ay pow power er lum lumbar bar supp support ort on both front • 4-w seats. BMW W Assi Assist st, BMW’ • BM BMW’s s customer-services customer-services & in-vehicl in-v ehicle e telem telematics atics system. system. For detai details ls,, see CenterNe CenterNett or BMW Fast Facts Facts 2005, 2005, pages 333-334.
Power-fold Power-f old exterior mirrors are another another convenient feature making its 3 Series debut in the Premium Package.The Package .The “fold” “fold” button is to the left of the right/left select control.
325i/xi only only (stan (standard dard in 330i/xi): 330i/xi): Power wer front seats, 8-w • Po 8-way ay pow power er.. Inc Includ lude e driver’s-seat driver’ s-seat and exteriorexterior-mirror mirror memory memory,, newly with two two memory settin settings gs for each driver driver.. • Auto tilt-down feature for the right-h right-hand and exteri ex terior or mir mirror ror;; mirr mirror or til tilts ts do down wn for a vie view w of the curb curb or other possib possible le obstructio obstruction n when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
18 – This feature has been available as a Priority 1 option. 19 – Xenon Adaptive headlights were already available on E46 3 Series Coupes and Convertibles; Xenon lights without the Adaptive feature were available on E46 Sedans and Sports Wagons.
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Sport Package (325i & 330i, 330i, code ZSP) ZSP)
Benefits • Incl Includes udes wheels wheels and performance performance tires tires in differentiated front/rear sizes • Sport seats hav have e new new adjus adjustable table backr backrest est width
Backrest width adjustment
Adjustable backrest width, seen first in the M3 Coupe, is included on the new 3 Series’ sport seats, seats, which are included in every ever y mode model’s l’s Sport Package.
For the first first time on a 325i 325i Sedan, Sedan, the Sport Sport Package includes wheels and tires in differentiated front front/rear /rear size sizes; s; for the pre previous vious 330i Sedan, Seda n, this was was already already the case but but with 17-in. 17 -in. equipment. The contents of this Package Package are very attra attractiv ctive e for sports sports-orien -oriented ted drivers; drivers; new feat feature ures s or det detail ails s are denot denoted ed by an asterisk: • Sport suspension, consi consisting sting of firmer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, bars, plus polyurethane polyurethane auxiliary springs at the front.The ride height is lowered by 15 mm/0.6 mm/0.6 in. • Sport wheels and tires, as foll follow ows s for for the two models: • 325i – 17 x 8.0 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 8.5 rear Double Spoke wheels (design #161) with 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 rear V-rated run-flat performance tires* 17. • 330i – 18 x 8.0 front/18 front/18 x 8.5 rear Ellipsoid wheels (design #162) with 225/40R-18 front / 255/35R-18 rear rear W-rated run-flat performance tires* 17. • Sport steering wheel, with its smaller smaller, round roun d center center hub hub,, wider spok spokes es (especi (especially ally the botto bottom m one), sligh slightly tly smalle smallerr diamet diameter er and thick thicker er rim. • Sport seats. Adopting a feature first offered in the M3 Coupe, Coupe, the new new 3 Series Series sport sport seats have power-adjustable backrest width, accomplished electropneumatically electropneumatically.. Theirr other adjustm Thei adjustments ents appear in two forms: • 325i without Premium Package or power-seats power -seats option 459 – 8-way 8-way man manual ual adjustment adjus tment for for forefore-aft, aft, cushi cushion on height height and angle, angle, and backrest angle. • 325i with Premium Package Package or power power-8-way ay pow power er adjus adjustment tment seats option 459 – 8-w for forefore-aft, aft, cushi cushion on heigh heightt and and angle angle,, and backrest angle. • 149-mph top-speed limiter*, inste instead ad of the standard 130-mph limiter.
For the first time on the 325i, wheels and tires with differentiated front/rear front/rear sizes are included in the Sport Sport Package.They Package .They are in this Double Spoke Spoke design (#161), sized 17 x 8.0 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 8.5 rear and carrying 225/45R- 17 front / 255/40R-17 255/40R-17 rear V-rat V-rated ed run-flat performance tires. These wheels are also available as a stand-alone option for the 325xi in combination with its Sport Package. Package.
18-in. wheels and tires tires are a new feature of the 330i Sport Package. Package. Sized 18 x 8.0 8.0 front/18 front/18 x 8.5 rear, rear, they are in this elegantly sporty Ellipsoid design (#162) and wear 225/40R-18 225/40R-1 8 front / 255/35R-1 255/35R-18 8 rear W-r W-rated ated run-flat performanc perfo rmance e tires. Par Parallel allel to the 325xi, 325xi, they are also available as a stand-alone option for for the 330xi in combination with its Sport Package.
Although all steering wheels are 3-spoke 3-spoke designs, the sport wheel wheel has a smaller, smaller, rou round nd center hub hub,, wider spokes, spok es, small smaller er diame diameter ter and thic thicker ker rim.
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Sport Package (325xi & 330xi, 330xi, code ZSP)
Benefits • Incl Includes udes 17 17-in. wheel wheels s in same front/rear front/rear sizes, size s, all-se all-season ason tire tires s • Fr Front/r ont/rear ear differ differentiat entiated ed wheels wheels and tires tires available as stand-alone option • Otherw Otherwise ise same same features features as 325i/330i 325i/330i Package Pac kage except sport suspension This Package Package is tailored for the AWD models’ models’ specific considerations: • No sport suspension, as in the previo previous us “xi” model models; s; the AWD AWD chassis chassis has has its own own specific suspension calibration. • 130-mph top-speed limiter, as on vehi vehicles cles without the Sport Package. • Specific wheels and tires: • 325xi – 17 x 8.0 Star Spoke wheels (design #159) with 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires 17.This equipme equipment, nt, also standard on the 330i and 330xi, puts more accent on all-weather all-weather traction and handling; customers who who want the dry-road handling handl ing emphasis emphasis may order the same same wheels and tires as are included in the 325i Sport Package, Package, as a stand-alone option. • 330xi – 17 x 8.0 8.0 Star Spoke wheels wheels (design #158) with 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires 17. As with the the 325xi 325xi Packag Package, e, this combination emphasizes all-weather traction and handling. handling. Par Parallel allel to the 325xi, the stand-alone stand-alone option brings wheel/tire equipment into line with the rear-wheel-drive model’s Sport Package.
To emphasize all-season abilities, yet also add to dry-road handling and sporty appearance, the 325xi 325xi Sport Package comes with 17 x 8.0 wheels and 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season tires.The wheel design is Star Spoke #159. #159.
The 330xi Sport Package wheels and tires are sized like those of the 325xi 325xi Package, again to emphasize allseason capability.The capability.The wheel design is Star Spoke #158. #158.
As in the 325i/330i Package, Package, a sport steering wheel and sport seats are included. 17 – Due to low-profile low-profile tires, tires, please note: Wheels Wheels,, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.
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Cold Weather Pac Package kage (all models, models, code ZCW)
Benefit • Combines weather weather-- and versatility versatility-oriented -oriented features into a value-priced Package Package
Heated front seats (included in all Cold Weather We ather Pac Packages kages,, also available as a stand-alone option) have have new features: expanded heating area and (in combination with the Navigation/iDrive option) variable heating balance.
The 325i/330i Pack Package age adds: • Headlight cleaning system. High-intensity jets,, normally retract jets retracted, ed, pop out to spray the lights with washer fluid. fluid.These These are are standard standard on the 325xi and 330xi.
For all models, models, this Packa Package ge includes: includes: • Heated front seats with expanded heating area and (in combination with the Navigation/ iDrive option) variable heating balance. Also available as a stand-alone option; see page 71 for more details. details. • Split folding left/40% 0% folding rear rear seats, 60% left/4 right. • Ski bag, usabl usable e with with the the center center armres armrestt folded down.
High-intensity High-inten sity headl headlight ight washers, standard on on the 325xi/330xi Sedans, are included in the Cold Weather Package of of the 325i/330i models.
Included with the Cold Cold Weather Weather Package for all models are split folding seats and a ski bag.
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The ski bag in use.
6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)
(all models, models, code 205) 205)
(330i only, only, code 206; 206; ava available ilable as of of 9/05 production, requires Sport Package) Package)
Benefits • BMW’ BMW’s s 5-speed automatics were were already already outstanding; this transmission is even even more so • Th Thank anks s to to 6 spe speeds eds,, po power wer flo flow w is almo almost st seamless • First 6-speed 6-speed automati automatic c in 3 Series Described on page 27, this advanced, performance-enhancing and velvety velvety-smooth -smooth automatic is offered as a stand-alone option on all models.
Benefits • Reta Retains ins efficien efficiency cy of manual manual trans transmissio mission, n, yet offers choice of automated or manual shifting • Can shift shift faster faster than even even an an expert expert driver driver • No clut clutch ch peda pedall • Ma Manua nuall shifting shifting via via shift leve leverr or ste steeri eringngwheel “paddles” • In Inclu cludes des Sport Sport mode mode Described on pages 28-29, 28-29, SMG is a highly specialized kind of transmission, favored by by sporting drivers who are also technologically motivated.
BMW’s refined, responsiv BMW’s responsive e 6-speed STEPTRO STEPTRONIC NIC automatic transmission is available on all models.
6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), available avai lable only on 330i, 330i, can be shifted via lever on console conso le or“padd or“paddles” les” on steering wheel.
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Active Cruise Control (optionall all models, code 541) (optiona
Benefits • Autom Automatica atically lly adjus adjusts ts vehicl vehicle e speed speed to that of slower-moving vehicles ahead • Drive Driverr can choose choose follo following wing dista distance nce according to personal preferences • Sy System stem can also adjust adjust vehicle vehicle speed in curves Making its premier premier appearanc appearance e in the 3 Series, this is the 2nd-generation version, version, incorporatin incorporating g significant evolution over the 1st generation: • Fo Four ur rad radar ar sen sensor sors s in the sen sensor sor uni unitt at the the front of of the vehicl vehicle, e, vs. two in early early ver versions sions;; these widen the unit’s field of vision from +/- 4˚ to +/- 8˚. • Th Thank anks s to this this widene widened d sensory sensory fiel field, d, AC ACC C now bette betterr senses traffic ahead ahead,“sees” ,“sees” betterr into curve bette curves, s, and better better detec detects ts traffic traffic in adjacent lanes. • Th The e rada radarr sen sensor sors’ s’ len lenses ses ar are e heate heated, d, so that the system system works dependably even in in bad weath weather er condi conditions tions.. In its most basic description, description, ACC – beyond beyond the speed-maintaining, speed-maintaining, acceleration and deceleration functions of the standard cruise control – can adjust adjust the BMW driver’ driver’s s speed according to traffic traffic conditions. Employing a radar senso sensorr unit at the front front of the vehicle vehicle,, ACC senses the speed of vehicles traveling ahead, and adjusts adjusts the BMW BMW driver’ driver’s s speed to maintain a safe following distance. distance. Operation is as follows:
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When the road is clear, clear, operation is essentially essentially as with standard standard cruise control, control, though with certain specific nuances: • The curre current nt speed speed is captu captured red by by tippi tipping ng the cruise-control stalk stalk forward or rearward. Thereafter,, each time the stalk is tipped Thereafter forward forw ard or rearw rearward, ard, the set speed speed is increased incr eased or decr decreased eased by 5 mph. mph. • The drive driverr can also also adjust adjust the the set speed (upward only) in increments of 1 mph by pressing inward inward on the slider slider button at the left end of the stalk. When cruise control has been cance canceled led (by brak braking ing,, for exa example), mple), this button is used to resume. • Th The e set spee speed d is indic indicate ated d by a marker marker at the periphery periphery of the speedo speedometer meter scale and and a brief digital display. When traffic is encountered encountered ahead, ACC’ ACC’s s special capabilities come into play: • Th The e driver driver can choos choose e from four four fol follo lowin wing g distances dista nces by by adjus adjusting ting the rotary rotary dial on the the control con trol stalk. stalk. Via four bar bars s belo below w the “veh “vehicle icle ahead”” icon ahead icon,, the chosen chosen following following distance distance is display displayed ed briefly briefly after select selection ion (more (more bars = greater greater distan distance). ce). • When the radar radar senso sensors rs detect detect a vehicle vehicle ahead,, the “vehi ahead “vehicle cle ahead ahead”” icon illuminates illuminates.. ACC adjusts the BMW driver’ driver’s s speed to maintain the selected following distance – in the 2nd-generation ACC ACC,, with enhanced accuracy accu racy and effecti effectivene veness. ss. • In adjus adjustin ting g vehicl vehicle e speed, speed, AC ACC C may app apply ly the brak brakes. es. It may may also apply the brak brakes es when the driver changes the set speed abruptly.. If the brake application causes abruptly causes DSC or ABS to activate activate,, a specific specific warning warning indicator indi cator illum illuminate inates. s.
The 3 Series becomes BMW’s BMW’ s fourth Series to offer Active Cruise Control. Control.
• When a vehicl vehicle e pulls pulls into the the BMW driv driver’ er’s s lane,, ACC now reco lane recogniz gnizes es that vehicle vehicle more quickly quic kly than before; before; this means means that that it can can reactt sooner and more gently, reac gently, neces necessitati sitating ng driverr actio drive action n less frequentl frequentlyy. Still Still,, there are are limits; limit s; if the vehicl vehicle e cuts too too suddenly suddenly into the lane, lane, ACC may may not be able able to adjust adjust speed quick quickly ly enoug enough, h, in which which case the the vehicle icon icon is surrounded surrounded by a blinking triangular warning signal indicating indicating that evasive action is needed. ACC does not not reactt to reac to statio stationary nary vehi vehicles cles or other objec objects ts ahead. • When traffic traffic ahead ahead clears, clears, ACC automati automatically cally resumes the previously set cruising speed. ACC can also reduce vehicle speed when a curve is entered at too high a speed. speed. Unlike the 1st generati generation, on, the new ACC does does indeed indeed “look ahead” into curves and can adjust adjust vehicle speed accordingly accordingly.. In addition, interaction between ACC and GPS Navigation (when present) gives the ACC “knowledge” of the particular road the vehicle is on. on. This significantly enhan enhances ces ACC’ ACC’s s ability ability to assist the the driverr in a wide variety drive variety of driving driving situations situations.. For exa example mple,, on Interst Interstates ates or free freewa ways ys with with long straightaways straightaways and broad curves, curves, cruisecontrol acceleration will be more energetic than on a winding winding 2-lane 2-lane country country road or or in built-up areas. An amazing facet of ACC in connection with the Navigation/iDrive Navigation/iDrive option is that even though the system relies upon the Navigation database
Active Cruise Control Control display in instrument cluster: upper graph graphic ic is for follo following wing distance, distance, low lower er indic indicatio ation n is for set speed. speed.
to determine its operational characteristics, characteristics, it is not too rigidly rigidly link linked ed to the database database.. It was essential to develop this “smart” capability because becau se no matter matter how good the the database database is, is, it can become become outdated outdated and may may not be 100% correct even in the best case.Therefore the ACC ACC continuously compares actual road conditions with those predicted by the database; the more more discrepanc discrepancies ies it detects detects,, the less aggressive its intervention. intervention. Whatever automatic intervention intervention occurs occurs under such conditions condi tions,, the driver driver can overrid override e it by stepping on the the accelera accelerator tor or brak brake e pedal. pedal. ACC is a technologically technologically advanced driving enhancement – meaningful, welcome and stress-red stress -reducing ucing,, partic particularly ularly in fast-moving fast-moving yet congested conge sted traffic traffic.The .The buyer buyer of a BMW BMW so equipped should be given a careful and thorough explanation of ACC’ ACC’s s functions and benefits, benefi ts, and should should be advised advised to to study study the system’s operation. The capabilities of ACC in no way relie relieve ve the driver driver of the responsi responsi-bility to devote devote full full attention attention to driving, driving, to traffic and to all aspects of the driving environment!
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Active Steering (optionall 325i & 330i, code 217) (optiona 217)
Benefits • Varies steering steering ratio widel widelyy to achiev achieve e amazing amazi ng agility agility at lower lower speed speeds s while while retaining reta ining stabi stability lity at higher higher speed speeds s • Incl Includes udes Servotronic Servotronic vehicle-spee vehicle-speeddsensitive sensi tive power power assist • Enhan Enhances ces stabili stability ty in certain certain critical critical drivin driving g situations Already known from the 5 and 6 Series Series,, Active Steering Steeri ng now comes to the the 3 Series as a stand-alone standalone option. option. Excl Exclusiv usive e to BMW in the U.S., U.S ., Active Steering offers heretofore heretofore unheard-of benefits. Widely variabl variable e ratio. ratio. Elec Electroni tronically cally varie varies s
the steering steering ratio ratio (that (that is, is, the number number of degrees the steering wheel must be turned to achieve a 1˚ steering angle at the front wheels) on the basis of vehicle vehicle speed and other driving conditions.This variation is considerably greaterr than that achie greate achievable vable by purel purelyy mechan mechan-icall means (such ica (such as the the 5, 6 and 7 Series Series’’ standard standa rd variable-ratio variable-ratio steering gear); steerin steeringgwheel movements movements for parking maneuvers, maneuvers, U-turns and sharp corners corners are greatly greatly reduced. This results results not only in greater greater conv convenien enience, ce, comfort and feeling of vehicle agility, agility, but controls located on the steering wheel – multi-function buttons on the wheel’s face and the Sequential Manual Gearbox’s Gearbox’s shift paddles – can be operated more easily and naturally natur ally whil while e the driver driver is steering steering.. Optimized driving dynamics. Measures
many factor factors s of operating operating conditio conditions, ns, and varies the steering ratio to enhance dynamics, i.e. the vehicle’s response to the steering wheel. Vehicle stabilization. In situations that would
normally dimin normally diminish ish stability stability, Acti Active ve Steering can intervene to preserve stability. Authentic steering feel. Because Active
Steering retains a direct mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steered wheels, wheels, and steering assist is applied in a prov proven en BMW BMW wa wayy (Serv (Servotron otronic ic,, vehi vehicleclespeed-sensitive), authentic steering feel is retained.
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Reliability. The direct mechanical connection
and a fail-safe provision ensures that even if there is a system system failure the driver driver can still steer the vehicle vehicle.. Here’s Here’ s how Active Steering works. works. The steering column takes motion down to the hydraulically hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion rack-and-pinion steering steeri ng gear betw between een the front wheels. wheels. Activ Active e Steering Steeri ng interposes interposes a plane planetary tary gearbo gearbox, x, feeding in near near the bottom of the steering column to increase rotation there relative to the driver’s turning of the steering wheel.The planet pla netary ary gea gearbo rbox x is electrica electrically lly driv driven; en; the degree to which it adds to the driver’s input is determined by sever several al electroni electronically cally measured factors: • Vehicl ehicle e speed. speed. We want want less less power power assist as speed speed increas increases: es: more at low low speeds to help us park and maneuver, maneuver, less at high speeds speed s for a firm feeling of the road and and how the vehicle vehicle is relating relating to it. it. (Serv (Servotro otronic nic power assist provides this.) The electronic vehicle-speed input also feeds into Active Steering, which causes the little gearbox to to add to the driver’s steering-wheel motions (and therefore reduce the effective steering ratio).This rati o).This additi addition on gradu gradually ally decr decreases eases until a speed of approximately 75 mph is reached, at which point the ratio ratio becomes “conventional.” • Stability Stability.. Active Steering can add stability stability,, even beyond beyond the effect already already provided by by Dynamic Dynam ic Stability Stability Contr Control. ol. Via its inputs of vehicle speed and steering angle, the system can compare actual vehicle motion with that desired desired by the driver driver. Eve Even n at small deviations from the desired motion, Active Steering can (unnoticed by by the driver) adjust the steering to enhance stability. stability. • Spl Splitit-tra tracti ction on situa situatio tions ns.. A ne new w fun functi ction on for for ’06: If the driver driver appli applies es the brakes brakes while while driving on a surface with uneven traction – for exam example ple,, if one one side side of the roadw roadway ay is slick and the other offers good traction traction – the brakes’ brakes’ uneven effect on the two two surfaces surfac es can produ produce ce a tendenc tendencyy for the vehicle vehi cle to pull to one side side (yaw). (yaw). Unde Underr such conditions,, Active Steering recognizes the conditions incipient instability instability and steers against it.The driver driv er does not have have to correct, correct, and is most likely not even aware that the system is doing it.
At higher higher speed speeds, s, Acti Active ve Steering translates motions at the steering wheel into less steering of the front wheels, enhancing stability stability..
Sport wheels and tires (325xi code 2BG, (325xi 2BG, 330xi code code 2AB; 2AB; requ require ire Sport Pack Package) age)
Benefits • Combi Combine ne all-wheel all-wheel drive with with enhanced enhanced dry-road handling • Give “xi” models with with Sport Packa Package ge same appearance as their RWD counterparts
At low to medium speeds, Active Steering reduces the amount of turning at the steering wheel to negotiate any given curve or corner.This drama dramatically tically enhances agility.
As mentioned in connection with the Sport Packag Pa ckages es,, for custo customers mers who desire all-wheel all-wheel drive but prefer prefer the enhanced dry-road handling of performance tires and differentiated front/rear front/ rear wheel wheel/tire /tire sizes, sizes, this option provides provides Sport Package-equipped AWD models with the same wheel/tire wheel/tire equipment as their RWD counterparts: • 325xi – 17 x 8.0 8.0 front/17 x 8.5 8.5 rear Double Spoke wheels (design #161) with 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 rearV-r rear V-rated ated run-flat performance tires. • 330xi – 18 x 8.0 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 8.5 rear Ellipsoid wheels (design #162) with 225/40R-18 front / 255/35R-18 rear WW-rated rated performance tires.
Electrically Electricall y driv driven en plane plane-tary gearb gearbox ox (shown (shown on the 5 Series in circles at left) adds to driver’s turning input to the steering wheel to vary vary the steering steering ratio according to driving conditions.
Park Distance Control (all models, models, code 507) 507)
Benefits • Ale Alerts rts driv driver er whe when n rear rear of vehi vehicle cle is is approaching an unseen obstacle • Fac Facilit ilitates ates parking parking in tight spaces spaces • Can help drive driverr conse conserve rve parking parking space PDC employs four ultrasonic sensors sensors in the rear bumper to detect detect when the vehicle vehicle is is approaching approach ing obstacles obstacles that may not be visible to the driver driver. A warn warning ing tone emanates emanates from from the rear of the interior interior,, increasing in frequency frequency as the vehicle approaches the obstacle until the tone becomes constant. A significant enhancement enhancement relative relative to previous 3 Series models (and the continuing E46 Coupes and Convertibles) is that when combined with the Navigation/iDrive option, PDC includes a plan-view vehicle diagram diagram in the iDrive monitor, monitor, whic which h graphically graphically depic depicts ts the obstacle’s obstacle’s location relative to the rear rear of the vehicle. To assist driver in backing up, up, Park Distance Control Control (rear only) is optional optional on all models. models.
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system responds responds not merely merely to the steering angle, but also to vehicle speed and the “yaw rate,” or the rate at which the vehicle’ vehicle’s s direction is changing.The changing.The tangible customer benefit is enhanced night vision around corners and curves.
Xenon Adaptive headlights include the luminous rings that have been so popular popu lar on the the 5, 6 and 7 Series.They Series .They serve as parking lights, but also remain lighted when the headlights are on.
The system includes static auto-leveling of the headlights; headlights; the headlights headlights’’ aim is adjusted adjusted for loads carried carried in the vehicl vehicle, e, optimi optimizing zing forward illumination and helping avoid glare to oncoming drivers. drivers. Luminous rings around around the headli hea dlight ghts, s, alr already eady a popular popular feat feature ure of the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series, is included with the Xenon Xenon lights.
Newly included on on 3 Series Sedans, the Adaptive feature is part of the Xenon option and enhances the driver’s night vision around corners and curves.
Metallic paint (optionall all (optiona all models models,, color codes)
Benefits • Ma Many ny cus custom tomers ers prefer prefer the sparkl sparkling ing quali quality ty of metallic paints • In Inclu cludes des seve several ral new new col colors ors
Xenon Adaptive headlights with auto-leveling (optionall 325i/xi, (optiona 325i/xi, stand standard ard 330i/xi; 330i/xi; code 522) 522)
Benefits • Xeno Xenon n forward forward illumin illumination ation on on low low and high high beams • Auto-leveli Auto-leveling ng helps optimize forward illumination and avoid glare to oncoming drivers • Adap Adaptive tive featur feature e helps helps driver driver “see around around curves” This option provides stronger, stronger, daylight-lik daylight-like e Xenon illumination. illumination. In BMW’s BMW’s 4-lamp system, the outboard outboard lamps serve serve as both low and high beams; beams; the inboard inboard ones function function as headlight flashers and Daytime Running Lamps. The Adapti Adaptive ve feature feature,, a new part of the option option for 3 Series Series Seda Sedans ns,, liter literally“aims” ally“aims” at makin making g night driving safer. safer. With the headlight switch in its Automatic position, the outboard lights steer with the front wheel wheels, s, guide guided d by by an electronic control system and swiveled by small servo motors. motors. (Except that the feature feature is inactive when the vehicle is backing up.) The
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The beauty beauty of BMW metal metallic lic paints paints needs needs no introduction; with the enhanced enhanced painting process proce ss being introdu introduced ced with the the new 3, its beauty promises to be even longer longer-lasting. -lasting. The new metal metallic lic colors colors are: • Arcti Arctic c – a cool gray with a hint hint of green green • Bar Barriq rique ue – a dark dark red red • Deep Green Green – lives lives up to its its name • Mo Monac naco o Blue Blue – a very very dark blu blue. e. Sonora (a gold) and Sparkling Graphite (also lives up to its name) became available on 3 Series Coupes and Convertibles as of the ’05 model year year,, but are new new to the Sedans. Sedans.
Comfort Access (optional all models, (optional models, code 322; 322; ava available ilable as as of 9/05 production)
Benefit • Addi Additiona tionall convenien convenience ce in entering entering,, startin starting g and leaving the vehicle First seen in the ’05 7 Series, this is another new option for the 3 Series Series.. Elimi Eliminates nates the need to activate activate a remote to unlock or lock the vehicle vehicle,, or to insert it into into the dash slot slot before starting the engine: • Keyless access – User enter enters s vehicle vehicle mere me rely ly by pu pullllin ing g a do door or ha hand ndle le,, or op open ens s the trunk by by pressing the trunk release. release. Presence of the remote (say, (say, as in the user’s pocket pock et or purse purse)) has already already confir confirmed med that the user is authorized authorized..
Three interior interior trim materials are available, available, all at no extra cost.This is the standard Burl Walnut… Walnut…
…and this is the available Aluminum trim.
• Keyless starting – User auth authorizati orization on is confirmed by the presence of the remote inside insi de the vehicle; vehicle; the driver driver start starts s the engine by merel merelyy press pressing ing the Start/S Start/Stop top button. button. • Keyless engine switch-off and vehicle engine via the locking – Driver turns off the engine Start/Stop switch, switch, and presses a door handle handl e to lock the vehicle vehicle after after exiti exiting. ng. In case the remote has been left in the trunk inadvertently,, the trunk opens automatically. inadvertently automatically.
Power front seats Power seats and memory memory system
Dakota Dak ota leather uphol upholstery stery (optionall all models, (optiona models, code LC)
Benefit • Bu Buye yerr ca can n opt for for le leath ather er wi with thou outt the Premium Package The softer, softer, more luxurious Dakota grade grade (the leather in E46 3 Series Series models is Montana) Montana) is available as this stand-alone option or as part of the Premium Premium Package. Package. Availabl Available e in Black, Black, a new Bei Beige ge,, Gra Grayy and newT newTerr erra, a, a rich natu natural ral brown.
(optionall 325i/xi, (optiona 325i/xi, stand standard ard 330i/xi; 330i/xi; code 459) 459)
Benefits • 88-w way po pow wer se seat ats s • Mem Memory ory for driv driver’ er’s s seat and exte exterior rior mirr mirrors ors,, captures captu res 2 positions per drive driverr For custo customers mers who do do not want want to order the Premium Package, Package, this equipment is available as a stand-alone option. option. Instead of the predepredecessor ces sor Se Serie ries’ s’ mem memory ory for a total total of thre three e positions positi ons,, the new memory pro provides vides two positions positi ons for for each user user,, as identified identified by the remote he or or she is is using.The using.The memory memory system includes auto tilt-down of the right-hand exterior exte rior mirror when the the transmissio transmission n is shifted into reverse reverse.. This option does not include the poweradjustable lumbar support that comes with the Premium Premium Packa Packages; ges; with that feature feature,, the numberr of power numbe power adjus adjustments tments rises rises to 12. 12.
Poplar Natur Poplar Natural al wood or Aluminu Aluminum m interi int erior or tri trim m
Heated front seats
(optional all models at no extra cost, code 4AC 4A C or 4AD 4AD))
Benefit • Col Cold-w d-weat eather her com comfort fort • 3-sta 3-stage, ge, thermos thermostatic tatically ally contr controlled olled heatin heating, g, more powerful than before • Exp Expand anded ed heat heated ed area area;; no now w enc encomp ompasse asses s side bolsters • In combination combination with Navigati Navigation/iDr on/iDrive ive option, heat balance balance is variable
Benefits • Cus Custom tomer er cho choice ice of of interio interiorr mat materi erials als at no no extra cost • Conti Continues nues an upgrad upgrade e in inter interior ior trim introduced in ’05 While the pearl-gloss galvanic trim material (see page 50) for accents and functional functional elements is the same in all models, customers have a choice choice in the major trim across the dash, on the center center conso console le and on all four doors. Wood trim, standard in all 3 Series models as of model model year year’05, ’05, is now now the 4AB 4AB Burl Walnut Walnut;; the options options are the slightly slightly light lighter er Poplar Pop lar Natu Natural ral (4AC) (4AC) or Alumin Aluminum um (4AD) with a brushed effect.
(optionall all models, code 494) (optiona
Available as this stand-alone option option or as part of the Cold Weather Weather Pa Packag ckage, e, the heated seats are considerably upgraded from their E46 counterparts: • Gre Greate aterr hea heated ted are area, a, no now w ex exten tendin ding g to to the the side bolsters. • Incr Increased eased heatin heating g power power – about about 10% 10% higher high er than in in E46 • Variabl ariable e heating heating balance; balance; rela relative tive heatin heating g between cushion and backrest is variable via the iDrive monitor.
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Split folding folding rear seats and ski bag (optionall all models, code 465) (optiona
Benefits • Enhan Enhance ce versat versatilit ilityy of passenger passenger-- and cargo-carrying capability • All Allow ow ski skis s to be carried carried “in “indoo doors” rs” The seats are split 60% left/40% right.The pass-through for the ski bag is in the center, center, as part of the 60% side; side; as with the standar standard d rear seat, ther there e are three head head restraints restraints.. Unlike the E46 Sports Wagon Wagon arrangement, the center head restraint stays stays with the seatback instead of folding down with the center armrest. armres t. Rele Releases ases for foldi folding ng the seats are are in the trunk. Like that that of the 5 Series Series,, the body body shell is now the same same wheth whether er or not the the vehicl vehicle e is equipped equip ped with this option option at the factory; factory; the seat backrest itself consists of a “hybrid” wall, a rigid welded steel frame and plastic shell, that is fastened fastened to the the body at four poin points ts.This .This shell itself forms the bulkhead and is made in two versions, versions, one with a fixed backrest and the other with this folding arrangement.The arrangement.The plastic shell reduces noise transmission from trunk to interior.
BMW On-bo On-board ard Navigation Navigation System (optionall all models, code 609) (optiona
Benefits • Option includes iDrive iDrive and Voi Voice ce Command system • iDriv iDrive e version version correspon corresponds ds to that of Navigation-equipped 5 Series and all 6 Series, Series, with large, large, highhigh-reso resolution lution iDrive iDrive screen and Force Feedback controller • Expan Expanded ded and improv improved ed functions functions The E90 3 Series is the first set of BMW models to be available available with or without iDrive. iDrive. With this option, option, the instrument panel gains a “second wave” wave” that houses the iDrive monitor, monitor, and a controller controller sits on the clean, clean, uncl unclutter uttered ed console behind the shift lever. lever. The entire system is BMW’ BMW’s s CCC (Car Communication Computer) with – • 8.8 8.8-in -in.. Contr Control ol Display Display,, highhigh-resol resolution ution 640 x 240 pixels
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• Controller Controller with Force Force Feedbac Feedback k (incorpo(incorporates tactile feedback into controller movements) • GPS Navigati Navigation on with DVD DVD database database • Voice Command Command sys system. tem. The four main-menu choices choices are: are: Communication – phone functions, functions, BMW Assist and TeleServi eleService. ce. Entertainment – radio, radio, Sirius Satellite Satellite Radio
when present present,, and CD function functions. s. If the optional Logic 7 audio system system is present, this menu also leads to its Surround Sound effect and Digital Sound Processing. Climate – Functions beyond those provided
via the dash hard controls include heating balance for the available available heated front seats, seats, and (for when the the car is parked) parked) automatic automatic ventilation. Navigation – GPS Na Navig vigati ation on,, onon-boa board rd
Information,, trip computer Information computer,, speed limit and stopwatch. Additionally, the i-menu (reached by pressing Additionally, the controller while in the main menu) menu) offers choices choic es for vehi vehicle cle display display and control control settings settings as well well as vehi vehicle cle service service.. Here Here,, under the Condition-Based Service Service menu option, one can observe the remaining miles to selected service and maintenance procedures procedures,, as well as legally mandat mandated ed inspections inspections.. (Exa (Examples: mples: front and rear rear brak brake e pads, pads, brak brake e fluid, fluid, sparkplugs, engine coolant.) Under UnderT TeleService, key vehicle data are transmitted automatically automatically to the BMW Cent Center er when the the Condition Condition-Based -Based Service sensors detect an upcoming service need, nee d, or man manual ually ly whe when n the driv driver er act activ ivate ates s the Service Request button under BMW Assist in the control display display.. The BMW Center then contacts the customer to set a service appointment. Wide range of functions. If the vehicle is
equipped with equipped with a CD changer changer or Bluet Bluetooth ooth phone interface interface,, some of their their funct functions ions are also controlled from the iDrive monitor. monitor. Most functions functi ons served served by the monitor monitor are controlle controlled d by simpl simple, e, intu intuitiv itive e turn-and-push turn-and-push motions motions of a single single knob knob,, fundam fundamental entally ly simil similar ar to the point-and-click operation of a computer mouse.The user can control the following following systems and features: • Sat Satellit ellite-base e-based d GPS (Globa (Globall Positioning Positioning System) Navigation
With the Navigation System option, the instrument panel gains a “second “second wave”…
…that houses the iDrive monitor.
The new 3 Series’ Series’ Nav Navigati igation on System System incorporates all the refinements refinements seen in the 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series: • DVD datab database; ase; a single single DVD DVD cover covers s the entire United States • Fa Fast st pro process cessor or • High Highly ly accur accurate ate dynami dynamic c calcula calculation tion of Estimated Time of Arrival • 10000-ent entry ry add addres ress s boo book k • 2020-ent entry“last ry“last des destin tinati ation” on” cap capaci acity ty increased to 20 entries • Moni Monitor tor bright brightness ness contro controll (in Sett Settings ings menu) • Various map scales scales availabl available e • Optim Optimized ized mixing mixing of audio audio volume volume and navigation voice guidance. Voice Command. Anothe Anotherr featur feature e from the 5,
6 and 7 Series that’s making its first appearance in the 3 Series, Voic Voice e Command is included with the Navigation/iDrive option.
The iDrive controller controller is on the console behind the shift shift lever.. Voice Command lever Command (right-hand button) is included in the option.
• Emergenc Emergencyy and Roadsi Roadside de Assista Assistance nce calls calls (BMW Assist telemati telematics) cs) , with latitu latitude, de, longitude longi tude,, cellcell-phone phone number number and VIN automatica auto matically lly tran transmitte smitted d to BMW Roads Roadside ide Assistance • TeleS eleService ervice • Pho Phone ne memory memory and diali dialing ng functi functions ons • Th The e audio audio syste system m– – Radio – In-dash CD player (not MP3-capable) – CD changer changer (if present) present) – Special Logic 7 functions if that option is present • 8-fun 8-function ction On-boar On-board d Computer Computer • A su supp pple lemen menta tall se secu curi rity ty co code de.. 20
The system incorporates a text-to-speech engine, which makes makes it possible to translate translate various text messages, such as radio-station radio-station names and (in the future) received e-mails, into voice voic e form. Also recently recently added is intera interaction ction of graph graphics ics and speec speech: h: For exam example, ple, the user might select a radio station via Voice Command; Comman d; the monitor monitor woul would d then displa displayy this choice choice.. In vehicles vehicles with a BMW Cellu Cellular lar Phone Syste System m or Bluet Bluetooth ooth interface interface,, once the phone menu is selected, one can dial the number of a programmed phone phone contact merely mer ely by spe speaki aking ng his or her nam name. e. It is als also o possible to obtain obtain GPS guidance guidance to a city or town by by speak speaking ing its name. name. In summary, summary, Voic Voice e Command can put its advanced user interface to work work controlling the – • Pho Phone ne sy syste stem m • Ad Addre dress ss boo book k • GPS Navi Navigat gation ion • Short Message Message Sy System stem (SMS) (SMS) • Aud Audio io sy syste stem m • Cli Climat mate e control control..
21
The system can recognize 3000 words words.. 20 – A Allll current models with with BMW Assist, including this new 3 Series, Series, offer these functions via button(s) in the overhead console. 21 – This is an upgrade over the 4-function 4-function On-board Computerof 3 Series models. models.
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New regul regular ar opti options ons for 3 Series Sedans: Sedans: pow power er rear-window rear -window and manual manual rear sideside-windo window w sunshades.
Sirius Satellite Radio (optionall all models, code 655) (optiona
Benefits • Inte Integrat grated ed into vehicle vehicle audio system system • Offers 100 100 channels channels of programmin programming g • Incl Includes udes scan scan and and presets presets Togethe ogetherr with Siriu Sirius, s, BMW is offering offering our our customers the latest in radio technology. technology. With the E90, the 3 Series joins joins the range of BMW models that can be factory-equipped with the system; syst em; it is also also availabl available e with factory factory prepa prepa-ration ratio n for insta installatio llation n by BMW Cent Centers ers.. The Sirius system beams programming to satellites orbiting the earth; Sirius-equipped vehicles receive receive the programming. programming. Except for locations where reception reception is physically physically blocked blocked,, users can enjoy enjoy the same programs anywhere anywhere in the U.S. U.S. Sirius provides provides 60 original channels of commercial-free commercial-free music of virtually every genre,, and 40 sports, genre sports, news and and entertainment entertainment channels chann els.. Siriu Sirius s currently currently carries National National Basketball Association and National Football League games as part of its sports coverage. Hardware for the vehicle consists Hardware consists of • an activated activated Sirius Sirius Satellite Satellite Receiver Receiver • a Satell Satellite ite Anten Antenna na • a Sirius-compa Sirius-compatible tible audio audio system system – and includes a 1-yea 1-yearr subscri subscription ption,, to which Sirius curren currently tly adds a compliment complimentary ary 2-month extension (a limited offer). Once the equipment is installed and activated, the customer customer simply selec selects ts the satellite satellite radio radio mode (example: (example: AM/FM/ AM/FM/CD/S CD/Satell atellite). ite). As with FM and AM, users will be able to scan and set their favorite presets.The presets.The audio display can show show the channel channel name, name, chan channel nel number number and (in the case of music channels) artists and music title. For the latest information on Sirius availability availability,, see CenterNet.
Logic 7 sound system (optionall 325i/xi, (optiona 325i/xi, stand standard ard 330i/xi; 330i/xi; code 677) 677)
Benefits • Audio Audiophil phile e sound sound quality quality • 13 speak speakers ers • An acclaimed acclaimed premium premium feature feature also found in 5, 5, 6 and 7 Series Series This remarkable system is described on page 49.
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Power rear Power rear-win -window dow and manual manual rearr sid rea side-w e-wind indow ow sha shades des (optional all models, code 417) 417)
Benefits • Redu Reduce ce glare glare and external external heat load load for rear-seat rear -seat passengers • Ad Add d priva privacy cy • Driv Driver er can oper operate ate pow power er rea rearr-win -window dow shad shade e Newly ava Newly available ilable for 3 Series Series Sedan Sedans; s; the pow power er rear sunsh sunshade ade was previo previously usly ava availabl ilable e as a Priority Priori ty 1 option.The option.The rear-win rear-window dow shade is powered, power ed, and controlled from a console switch. switch. The side-window side-window shades are manual and easily raise raised d or low lowered ered by rear rear-seat -seat passengers; each of these consists of two two portions, portions, for the main main window window (openi (opening ng verticall vertically) y) and the fixed quarter pane (opening radially).
BMW BM W Ass Assist ist (optionall all models, code 639) (optiona
In addition to being part of the Premium Packag Pa ckage e for all models models,, BMW Assist is also also available as a stand-alone option. BMW Assist is BMW’ BMW’s s comprehensive system of customer custo mer servic services es and in-ca in-carr telem telematics; atics; for detailed detai led information information,, see CenterNet CenterNet or BMW Fast Fac Facts ts 2005, 2005, pages 333-3 333-334. 34. A Bluet Bluetooth ooth cellphone interface is included; the option price includes a 1-year 1-year subscription to BMW Assist services.
BMW Center Center-installed -installed accessories The following following items are planned planned for availability at launch: Carbon-fiber n-fiber front chin spoiler • Carbo Complete wheel and tire sets , 18- and • 19-in. Rear ar spo spoile ilerr • Re • Dark-lens (“smoked”) taillights • Park Distance Control, re rear ar onl onlyy (af (after termar marke kett version ver sion,, not same same as factory optio option) n) • Strut reinforcing braces, runnin running g from the front suspension’s suspension’s strut towers to the cowl area • Sport muffler for more “soun “sound d of performance” • Alarm system • Nose mask covers ers, out • Car cov outdoo doorr and ind indoor oor typ types es • Windshield sunshade • Sun/wind deflector for moo moonro nroof of change ngerr • CD cha • Floormats, carpet and rubber rubber • Aluminum pedals.
New 3 Serie New Series s Seda Sedans: ns: Features & specifications
All dimensions in inches.
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Standard & optional features 2006 3 Series Sedans Bold indicates new feature relative to 2005 3 Series model.
Performance & efficiency
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
3.0-liter
S
S
–
–
3.0-liter high-output
–
–
S
S
Magnesium/aluminum composite construction
S
S
S
S
Valvetronic system
S
S
S
S
Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing Single-stage induction system
S S NA S
S –
S –
S
S
Electronically controlled engine cooling
S S NA S
S
S
Electric water pump
S
S
S
S
Volume-controlled oil pump
S
S
S
S
DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine:
Engine features:
1
3-stage induction system
Direct ignition system with knock control 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with Automated, Manual & Sport programs 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with Normal, Sport & Manual shift modes
S
S
S
S
S S
S S
NA
NA
OPT 2, 3
NA
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
Double-pivot-type front suspension
S
S
S
S
Aluminum front suspension components
S
NA
S
NA
5-link rear suspension
S
S
S
S
Front & rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars Aluminum front/steel rear subframes Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers Sport suspension calibration Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering
S S S ZSP S
S Both steel 4 S NA S
S S S ZSP S
S Both steel 4 S NA S
Active Steering with Servotronic vehicle-speedsensitive power steering
OPT
NA S
OPT
S
NA S
S
S
S
S
S NA
NA
NA
S
S NA
S
NA
S
NA
S
S
S
–
–
NA NA
ZSP
S
S
NA OPT 3
NA –
ZSP
ZSP
NA
NA
ZSP
OPT 3
S NA
S
–
–
ZSP
S
S
ZSP
OPT 3
–
–
NA
NA
ZSP
OPT 3
S
S
S
S
Handling, ri ride & braking
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes S Dynamic Stability Stability Control (DSC), (DSC), including electronic electronic brake brake proportioning,, antilock braking (ABS), cornering/brakin proportioning cornering/braking g stability enhancement & Dynamic Brake Brake Control, Brake Fade Compensation, Compensation, Brake Standby Standby, Brake Drying, Comfort Stop & Start-off Assistant
plus – Dynamic Traction Control Hill Descent Control xDrive fulltime all-wheel drive system, system, electronically controlled with variable front/rear front/rear torque split & traction control
Alloy whee wheels: ls: 16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (design #156) 17 x 8.0 Sta Starr Spok Spoke e (design #159) #158) 17 x 8.0 Star Spoke (design #158) 17 x 8.0 front/1 front/17 7 x 8.5 rear Do Double Spoke (design #161) 18 x 8.0 front/18 x 8.5 rear Ellipsoid (design #162)
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Run-flat tires:
205/55R-16 H-rated all-season 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season 5 225/45R-17 front / 255/40R-17 rear V-rated performance 5 225/40R-18 225/40R-1 8 front / 255/35R-18 rear W-rat W-rated ed performance 5 Flat Tire Warning
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Exterior & aerodynamics
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
Front & rear body-color bumpers Xenon Adaptive headlights with luminous rings & auto-leveling Automatic headlight control High-intensity he h eadlight cleaning system Daytime Running Lamps Halogen free-form foglights Rain-sensing windshield wipers Heated windshield-washer jets
S
S
S
S
OPT S ZCW S6 S S S
OPT S
S
S
S
S6 S S S
S ZCW S6 S S S
S6 S S S
Power-fold exterior mirrors
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
Ground lighting in door handles
S
S
S
S
Comfort Access
OPT 2
OPT 2
OPT 2
OPT 2
Adaptive Brake Lights Metallic paint Chrome/black side-window trim Chrome grille vertical slats Body-color ho horizontal slats in lower fr f ront air in i ntakes
S OPT NA NA NA
S OPT NA NA NA
S OPT S S
S OPT S S
S
S
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330 i Sedan
330xi Sedan
S
S
Ergonomics, lu l uxury & convenience
S
S
Aluminum/rubber doorsill trim plates with BMW lettering Vehicle & Key Memory Multi-function keyless remote remote with selective locking & remote trunk release Dual power/heated exterior mirrors Automatic-dimming Automatic-dimm ing interior & exterior mirrors
S
S
S S
S S
S S ZPP
S S ZPP
S S ZPP
S S ZPP
Digital compass in interior mirror
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
BMW Universa Universall Transceiver (garage-d (garage-door oor opener) Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front & rear reading lights, front footwell lighting & illuminated visor vanity mirrors BMW Ambia Ambiance nce Lighting, Lighting, front & rear Lockable glove compartment with trunk lock switch, rec recharg hargeeholder er for spar spare-key e-key adapt adapter er able take-out flashlight & hold Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip audio & phone 7 controls: Standard wheel, 375 mm/14.8 in. Sport wheel, 369 mm/14.5 in. Dynamic Cruise Control
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
ZPP
S S
S S
S S
S S
S
S
S
S
S ZSP S
S ZSP S
S ZSP S
S ZSP S
Active Cruise Control
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
6-way adjustable front seats 10-way 10-w ay manual front sport seats seats with power-adjustable
S
S
–
–
ZSP OPT/ZPP ZPP OPT/ZPP + ZSP 8
ZSP OPT/ZPP ZPP OPT/ZPP + ZSP 8
– S ZPP ZSP
– S ZPP ZSP
OPT/ZPP 9 OPT/ OP T/ZP ZPP P9 OPT/ZCW
OPT/ZPP OPT/ZPP OPT/ZCW
S S OPT/ZCW
S S OPT/ZCW
backrest width
8-way power front seats 4-way power front-seat lumbar support 10-way 10way pow power er fron frontt sport seat seats, s, includ including ing poweradjustable backrest width
Memory system for driver’ driver’s s seat seat & exterior mirrors (2 settings settings per user)
Auto ti Auto tilt lt-d -dow own n of of righ rightt-ha hand nd ex exte terio riorr mi mirr rror or fo forr re reve vers rsin ing g 3-stage, thermostat thermostatically ically controlled heated front seats seats 10 1 – VANOS = VAriable VAriable NOckenwellen Steuerung Steuerung = variable camshaft control, or variable valve timing. 2 – Available as of 9/05 production. 3 – Require(s) Sport Package. 4 – Steel front subframe with aluminum thrust plate. 5 – Due to low-profile tires, please note:Wheels, tires and suspension parts are are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. 6 – Selectable via Vehicle Vehicle Memory System System.. 7 – Phone controls active when approved cellphone is used in combination with Bluetooth interface. 8 – Power sport seats in 325i/xi when Premium & Sport Packages are combined, or when stand-alone power-seats option & Sport Package are combined.If Premium Premiu m Package, Package, 4-way power lumbar support is also included. included.
9 – Included with all power seats. 10 – Include variable heating balance with graphic display if vehicle is equipped with Navigation System/iDrive option. S – Standard OPT – Optional Optional NC – No extra cost C – BMW Center Center-installed -installed — – Not applicable NA – Not available ZCW – Cold Weath Weather er Package ZPP – Premium Package ZSP – Sport Package 77
Features summary
Ergonomics, lu l uxury & convenience
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
Front center armrest
S
S
S
S
Climate-controlled center console compartment
S
S
S
S
Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer S LCD main & trip odometers S Condition-Based Service system S controller GPS Navigation & iDrive system: five menus & controller
S S S
S S S
S S S
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
S OPT/ZPP S NC NC
S OPT/ZPP S NC NC
S OPT/ZPP S NC NC
S OPT/ZPP S NC NC
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
with Force Feedback (includes On-board Computer, voice voic e cont controls rols,Tel ,TeleServi eService, ce, many othe otherr featu features res & functions)
Leatherette upholstery Dakota leather upholstery Burl Walnut wood interior trim Poplar Pop lar Natur Natural al wood interior trim Aluminum interior trim Pearl-gloss galvanic trim (speedome (speedometer ter & tachomet tachometer er,, Start/Stop button, interior door handles, etc.) Power Pow er windows with key-off key-off operation; operation; 1-touch opening opening & closing of all windows, anti-trapp anti-trapping ing feature, feature, opening from remote Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature settings, settings, Max A/C function function, aut automat omatic ic recirculation control, mist control , bi-directional solar sensor, Heat at Rest, temperature- & volume-controlled rearr air out rea outlet lets s, activated activated-charcoal -charcoal microfilter ventilation & other features 2-way power moonroof with 1-touch 1-touch opening & closing, closing, anti-trapping anti-trapp ing feature, feature, opening from from remote, remote, sliding interior sunshade BMW Professional anti-theft AM/FM/CD/ MP3 audio system with 10 speakers speakers including 2 subwoofers, Radio Data System System (RDS), (RDS), FM diversity diversity antenna system, system, auxiliary audio input & other features
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325i Sedan
S
S
–
–
Logic 7 audio system with 13 13 speakers, Digital Sound Processing & Surround Sound Sound simulation; includes subwoofers, subwoofer s, upgraded componentry throughout & all features of 10-speaker system
OPT
OPT
S
S
Sirius Satellite Radio
OPT/C
OPT/C
OPT/C
OPT/C
Preparation for Sirius Satellite Radio
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
Pre-wiring for 6-disc CD changer 6-disc CD changer Dual cupholders front & rear Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors Option storage compartments in front doors Fold-up rear center armrest Seatback storage compartments Split folding rear seats & ski bag
S C S S S S S OPT/ZCW
S C S S S S S OPT/ZCW
S C S S S S S OPT/ZCW
S C S S S S S OPT/ZCW
Power rear & manual rear side-window su sunshades
OPT
OPT
OPT
OPT
Rear-window defroster Interior trunk release, electrically operated
S S
S S
S S
S S
Safety & security
Dual front-impact airbag Supplementary Supplementary Restraint System Syste m (SRS) with dual-thresho dual-threshold ld deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags 3-point safety belts at all seating positions outboard oard safety belts with Front & rear outb with automatic automatic tensioners & force limiters Automatic-locking Automatic-lock ing retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts (for installation of child restraint seats) LATCH attachmen attachments ts in rear seat (for installation of child child restraint seats) Head restraints at all seating positions Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts Front & rear-seat Head Protection System Front-seat side-impact airbags, seat-mounted MRS5 System for deployment of safety systems Post-impact Post-impa ct safety safety measures: Unlocking of central locking system Switch-on of hazard flashers Switch-on of interior lighting Disconnect of alternator alternator,, fuel pump & starter from battery (via Battery Safety Terminal) BMW Assist, including automatic collision notification, notification, Assist & SOS buttons, buttons, Bluetooth interface; enhanced Roadside Assistance, Concierge & Customer Relations services Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking Coded Driveaway Protection Alarm system with with operation from remote, remote, interior motion detector
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
S S
S S
S S
S S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S S S S S S
S S S S S S
S S S S S S
S S S S S S
S S S
S S S
S S S
S S S
S
S
S
S
OPT/ZPP
OPT/ZPP
OPT/ZPP
OPT/ZPP
S S
S S
S S
S S
C
C
C
C
S – Standard OPT – Optional Optional NC – No extra cost C – BMW Center Center-installed -installed — – Not applicable NA – Not available ZCW – Cold Weathe Weatherr Package ZPP – Premium Package ZSP – Sport Package
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Technical specifications 2006 3 Series Sedans Virtually all specifications are new relative to 2005 2005 3 Series Sedans. Sedans.
General
Curb weight, lb.: Manual transmission Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) Automatic transmission Weight Weig ht distribution, front/rear, %: Manual transmission Automatic transmission Wheelbase, in. Tra rack, ck, fro front/ nt/re rear ar,, in. (wi (with th standa standard rd wheels wheels)) Length, in. Width, in. Height, in. Body
Type Aerodynamic drag coefficient EPA si size classification Accommodations
Seating capacity, persons Shoulder ro room, fr f ront/rear, in i n. Head room, front/rear Leg room, front/rear EPA EP A pas passen senge gerr-co -compa mpartm rtment ent volume volume,, cu ft. EPA cargo volume, cu ft. Engine & electrical
Engine type
Bore x stroke, mm mm/in. Displacement, cc/cu in. Compression ratio Power @ rpm, hp Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. Eng En gin ine e-m -man anag age eme ment nt syst ste em Induction system Fuel requirement Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. Battery capacity, amp-hr. Alternator ou o utput ra r ating, am a mp./W
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325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
3285 – 3351
3560 1 – 3605 1
3417 3450 1 3450
3627 1 – 3671 1
50.3/49.7 50.7/49.3 108.7 2 59..1/59. 59 1 /59.6 62 178.2 2 71.5 2 55.9
52.6/47.4 1 52.9/47.1 1
50.6/49.4 51.1/48.9
52.6/47.4 1 52.9/47.1 1
56.1
55.9
56.1
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
330xi Sedan
4-door sedan 2 0.30 2 Compact 1, 2 325i Sedan
5 55.4/55.1 2 37.4/37.1 2 41.5/34.6 2 93 2 12 2, 3 2
325i Sedan
DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder, ma magnesium/aluminum composite construction,Valvetronic construction,Valvetro nic variable valve lift & Double VANOS steplessly variable intake- & exhaust-valve timing 2 85.0 x 88.0/3.35 x 3.46 2 2996/183 2 10.7 2 215 @ 6250 4 255 @ 6600 5 185 @ 2750 4 220 @ 2750 5 MSV7 V70 0 wit with h kn knoc ock k co cont ntrrol (2 se sens nso ors) s);; Valv lve etroni nic c, vari ria able val alvve tim timin ing g, engine cooling & other functions included in control strategy strategy 2 Single-stage 4 3-stage 5 2 Premium unleaded 15.9 2 70 2 185/2590 2
Drivetrain
Drive system Manual transmission Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Final drive ratio Sequ Se quen enti tial al Man Manua uall Gear Gearbo box x (SMG (SMG))
Automatic transmission Ratios: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Final drive ratio Chassis
Body/frame construction Front suspension
Rear s us uspension
Rack-&-pinion steering: Standard system Overall ratio Turns lock-to-lock Optional Active Steering Overall ratio Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle, ft. 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes, vacuum-assisted: Fron ontt, dia iame metter x th thic ick kne ness ss,, mm mm//in in.. Caliper material Rear, dia iam meter x thi hic ckn kne ess ss,, mm mm/i /in n. Caliper material
325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330 i Sedan
330xi Sedan
Front engine/ Front engine/ Front engine/ Front engine/ rear-w rear -whe heel el dr driv ive e al alll-wh whee eell dr driv ive e rear re ar-w -whe heel el dr driv ive e al alll-wh whee eell dr driv ive e Getrag I, 66-speed Gertag H, 66-speed 6 4.32:1 4.35:1 6 2.46:1 2.50:1 6 1.66:1 1.66:1 6 1.23:1 1.23:1 6 1.00:1 1.00:1 6 0.85:1 0.85:1 6 3.23:1 3.38:1 3.15:1 3.23:1 330i 33 0i Sed Sedan an onl only: y: El Elec ectr troh ohyd ydra raul ulic ic/e /ele lect ctro roni nic c cont contro rols ls app applie lied d to 6-s 6-spe peed ed manual transmission; transmission ratios ratios & final drive ratio ratio as for Getr Getrag ag H transmission; includes Sport mode affecting affecting shift characteristics characteristics ZF 6 HP 19, 66-speed 2 4.17:1 2 2.34:1 2 1.52:1 2 1.14:1 2 0.87:1 2 0.69:1 2 3.73:1 3.91:1 3.64:1 3.64:1 325i Sedan
325xi Sedan
330 i Sedan
330xi Sedan
Unitized steel Struts, d ou ouble-pivot lower a rm rms, c oi oil springs, tw t win-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers,, tubular anti-roll bar absorbers bar,, subframe 2 (325i/330i: aluminum lower arms, steering knuckles & subframe) (325i/330i ZSP: sport suspension suspension calibration) calibration) 5-link system, c oi oil springs, tw t win-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, t ub ubular anti-roll bar, bar, subframe 2 (325i/330i ZSP: sport suspension suspension calibration) calibration) 2
Engine-speed-sensitive power as assist 16.0 2 3.0 2 Vehicle-speed-sensitive ratio & power assist Electrically/electronically variable over wi w ide range of 10.8:1 – 18.0:1 1.8-3.0
36.1
ND
300 x 24 300 24/1 /11.8 x 0.9 0.94 44 Aluminum 2 300 30 0 x 20 20/1 /11.8 x 0.7 .79 94 2 Cast iron
1 – Preliminary Preliminary data. 2 – Specification applies to all models. 3 – Does not include compartment under trunk floor, floor, which encloses about 1.76 1.76 cu ft.; can be expanded via available available folding rear rear seats. 4 – Specification applies to 325i & 325xi. 5 – Specification applies to 330i & 330xi. 6 – Specification applies to 325xi, 330i & 330xi.
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ND
330 x 24/13.0 x 0.94 5 336 x 22/13.2 x 0.87 5
ND – No data available ZSP – Sport Package
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Technical specifications
Chassis (cont.)
325i Sedan
Cast-alloy wh wheels: standard optional
325xi Sedan
330i Sedan
Run-flat tires: standard optional
Stab St abil ilit ityy-e -enh nhan ance ceme ment nt sy syst stem em
Performance data
Acceleration Accelera tion,, 0-60 mph, sec sec.. Manual transmission or SMG Automatic transmission Top speed, mph 9 Standard Sport Package Sport Package + optional tires EPA EP A estimated MPG, city/highw city/highway ay 1: Manual transmission Automatic transmission
330xi Sedan
16 x 7.0 17 x 8.0 17 x 8.0 front/ 17 x 8.0 18 x 8.0 front/ 17 x 8.0 17 x 8.5 rear 4 18 x 8.5 rear 5 205/55R-16 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season 4 H-rated all-season 5, 7 7 225/45R-17 H-rated all-season (325xi ZSP) 225/45R-17 225/45R-1 7 front / 255/40R-17 rear WW-rated rated performance 7 (325i ZSP, 325xi ZSP + option) 225/40R-18 225/40R-1 8 front / 255/35R-18 rear WW-rated rated performance 7 (330i ZSP, 330xi ZSP + option) Dyna Dy nami mic c Sta Stabi bili litty Co Cont ntro rol, l, in incl clud udin ing g Dy Dyna nami mic c Tra ract ctio ion n Con Contr trol ol,, co corn rner erin ing/ g/ braking stability enhancemen enhancement, t, antilock braking (ABS), electronic brake proportioning, proport ioning, Dynamic Brake Control, Fadin Fading g Compen Compensation, sation, Brak Brake e Stand Standby by,, Brake Drying, Comfort Stop & Start-off Assistant) Assistant) (325xi/330xi: delete Dynamic Traction Control, add Hill Descent Control) 4
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El ec ec tr tr ic ic Red 438
J et et Black 668
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Has it really been that long? The first 3 Series appeared 30 years ago, and if we go back to to this Series’lineal Series’ lineal starting point, it’ it’s s almost 40 years – as recounted reco unted on on pages 6-1 6-11 1. True to BMW BM W tr trad adit ition ion,, eac each h ne new w gen gener eraation continued to build on the foundation laid by that first “02 Series” model, mode l, the 1600 1600-2 -2,, in the BMW BMW manner:: gradua manner gradually lly,, consist consistently ently, with a long-range long-range strategy strategy of building building a brand, nutu nuturing ring a heritag heritage, e, offering credible products that always stood for someth something. ing. First and foremo foremost, st, that “someth “something” ing”was was The Joy of Driving. And so it was that the 3 Series, which took over over from the 02 in ’77 and now mov moves es into its its 5th generation,, bec tion became ame an ico icon n for for the wa way y it always alwa ys combined The Joy of Driving
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with rational, ev everyda eryday y pract practicalit icality y. This newest newest 3 Series, Series, presenting the the consistent consist ent 3 Series character character in an entire ent irely ly ne new w form form,, is an out outsta standi nding ng product in every way.Y .Yet et in today’ today’s s everr more competitive eve competitive market, market, “outstanding product”isn’t enough. We at BMW must market market this wonderful new autom automobile obile intelligentl intelligently y and effectivel effectively; y; positio position n it credibly credibly and appro appropria priatel tely y in its field field;; pric price e it for both sales success and corporate profitabilit profit ability; y; and make make sure that our our potential customers get the message. This section presents an overview of the new 3 Series’ Series’ mark market et heritage heritage,, positioning, position ing, compet competitive itive field and targeted targe ted custom customer er demogr demographics aphics,, plus information on its launch program.
Positi Po sitionin oning g the new 3 Series The positioning statement is – The sports sedan – setting the benchmark even higher by offering unparalle unparalleled led dynamdynamics, prem premium ium substance and and efficiency efficiency. It awakens the youthful spirit of great driving.
Let’s analyze Let’s analyze this statement, statement, and see how the product itself supports its key key words: Dynamics. In the lay lay langu language age of most of our customers custo mers,“dynamics ,“dynamics”” essent essentially ially equat equates es to “power and handling. handling.” And as this Product Information Informa tion Book extensiv extensively ely docum documents ents,, the new 3 Series Series offers pow power er and handling handling in in abundance. evolves, the 3 Series Premium substance. As it evolves, becomes ever more clearly becomes clearly a Premium Premium product, product, embodying sophisticated technology technology,, thoughtful and enjo enjoyabl yable e featu features res,, new stand standard ard equipment and options that raise its level of luxury and conveni convenience ence to greater greater heigh heights, ts, more elegant esthetics and and a higher level of safety safe ty for its occupan occupants ts.. engine e technology technology,, 6-spee 6-speed d Efficiency. New engin transmissions across the board, board, and BMW’s BMW’s efforts to avoid significant weight increases despite despit e greater greater pow power er and all the the new substance lead to an expectation of higher efficiency efficien cy.. Euro European pean fuel-economy fuel-economy data provide early documentation of this achievement; achievement; when EPA EPA mileage ratings become available, we expect them to lend U.S.-specific support to this claim.
3 Series market heritage adds up to enduring credibility neatlyy summed up the 3 Series Series’’ Car and Driver neatl heritage when it declared declared in its January January ’97 issue that “The definitive sports sedans from the company company whose very exist existence ence has has been based on fast four-seaters four-seaters for more than 30 years simply keep getting better and better. better.” And at its core, that’ that’s s what a new-generation new-generation 3 Series is is a all about: a consistent concept, concept, but better than ever. ever. This combination of a consistent concept and perpetual improvement add up to to credib credibili ility ty for our cus custom tomers ers;; ev even en if they woul wouldn’ dn’tt formulate formulate it the way way marke marketing ting professiona profe ssionals ls do, they under understand stand what what the 3 Series stands for.
The 3 Seri The Series es’’ fie field: ld: mor more e competitive than ever According to J.D According J.D.. Po Power wer and Associat Associates, es, the 3 Series Sedans compete in the Entry Entry Luxury segmen seg ment; t; BM BMW W def define ines s their their seg segmen mentt more precisely as Luxury/Performance Compact Sedans.. Their competitors include Sedans include the Acura TL, Audi A4, Cadi Cadillac llac CTS CTS,, Infin Infiniti iti G35 G35,, Jagu Jaguar ar X-Type, X-T ype, Lexus ES 330 and IS 300, 300, Mer Mercedes cedes-Benz C-Class C-Class,, Saa Saab b 9-3,Volksw 9-3,Volkswagen agen Passat, and Volvo S60. S60. Of these, these, the Sedans Sedans’’ ke keyy competitors can be considered to be the – • Acura TL – 77,895 units sold in ’04 in the U.S., U.S., vs.. 3 Seri vs Series’ es’ 68, 68,643* 643* • Audi A4 – 30,880 30,880 units* units* • Infin Infiniti iti G35 – 42,800 42,800 units (not includin including g G35x)* • Lex Lexus us ES 330 – 75,9 75,916 16 units units • Mer Mercedescedes-Benz Benz C-Class C-Class – 59,259 units* units* • Volvo S60 S60 – 25,564 25,564 units. units. Less direct, though in some cases strong, strong, competition compet ition is posed posed by the – • Cadi Cadillac llac CTS (includ (including ing former former Cate Catera) ra) – 57,211 units • Jagu Jaguar ar X-T X-Type ype – 21,461 21,461 units units • Saab 9-3 –21, –21,133 133 units* * Sedans only.
Though not the volume leader in its class of sedans, the entire 3 Series with its Coupes, Coupes, Sport Wagons Wagons and Convertibles achieved a volume of 106,539 106,539 units, units, ahead of all the full lines whose sedans are listed here. here. (Audi A4, A4, Infiniti G35, Mercedes C-Class and Saab 9-3 all offer offer more than one one body body styl style.) e.) Among the various various body styles in this this segment, sedans achieve the highest volume – no surpris surp rise e as their their ble blend nd of sport, sport, lux luxury ury and practicality appeals to the highest proportion of buyers buyers.Their .Their sales were were essential essentially ly flat in 2002 and ’03 ’03,, at around around 500,000 units units for each of the two calendar calendar year years, s, thoug though h the group is expected to grow grow to around 600,000 600,000 by ’07. BMW’s goal with the 3 Series Sedans is to secure and expand its position in the U.S. Luxury/Performance Compact Sedan segment; when whe n the other other ne new w 3 Series Series body body typ types es are are introduced intro duced,, their goalgoal-settin setting g will be parallel for Sports Wagons Wagons,, Coupe Coupes s and Convertibles Convertibles.. The 3 Series’ Series’ 2004 volume (almost unchanged unchanged from calendar ’03) proves that the existing existing Series Serie s had the “stuff” to do it; expec expectt the new 3 Series to perform even better better in its segments. segments.
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At its debut, debut, the new new 3 of course course appears appears in Sedan form only, only, and it will be competing mostly with ’05 models of its key key compet competitor itors. s. Here are some advantages of the new 3 Series models ov over er their key compe competitor titors s – and they are more convincing than ever ever. All quoted prices include destination charge:
Acura TL Essentiall Essenti allyy all all-ne -new w for ’04 ’04,, the TL got minim minimal al changes chang es for ’05. Begin Beginning ning at $33,470 $33,470 with 5-speed 5-spee d automatic transmissio transmission, n, the TL works its way up via versions versions (Acura does does not offer options as such), like a 6-speed manual model with or withou withoutt GPS Navigatio Navigation n or performan performance ce tires, to $35,670. $35,670. All have the same 3.2-liter 3.2-liter,, 270-hp VV-6 6 engine, ride on a 107.9-in. wheelbase and are 189.3 189.3 in. in. long (3 Series: Series: 108 108.7 .7 in./ 178.2 178 .2 in.) in.).. Dealer Dealers s offer an “A-Sp A-Spec” ec” pack package age to upgrade upgrade TL performa performance nce and handling, handling, at about $5,000 installed. Good car car thoug though h it is, is, the Achill Achilles’ es’ heel of of the TL is that its powertrain puts that 270 270 hp through front-wheel drive. Sure enough, Edmunds.com noted that “when you really lay into it coming out of a corner the VV-6’s 6’s brawny brawny output makes itself known in the form of torque steer, steer, as the limited-slip differential differential tries its best to manage the 270 horses let loose through the front wheels.” AutoWeek (March (Mar ch 8, ’04) noted that “the TL isn isn’t ’t quite as smooth and and refined refined as the might mightyy 3 [Series]” [Series]” – and of course course now BMW is fielding fielding the new new, dramatically evolved 3 Series to to strengthen that comparison.
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Leaving out the A-Spec retrofits,TL pricing falls between the 325i and 330i Sedans. Sedans. In addition to the rear-wheel rear-wheel drive, here are the key advanta advantages ges of the 325i 325i over the TL 1: • In Inlin line e 6-c 6-cyli ylinde nderr eng engine ine,, vs vs.. V-6 -6.Thou .Though gh Acura’s Acura’ s V-6 is smooth and powerful, it still lacks that special sound of the BMW BMW six – which whic h is now bette betterr than ever ever.. • Mor More e advanced advanced engin engine e technol technology: ogy: magnesium-aluminum composite construction, Valve alvetroni tronic c vs vs.. VTEC VTEC,, elect electric ric water pump pump.. • Avail Available able 6-speed automatic transmission, vs. Acura’ Acura’s s 5-speed • All-w All-wheel heel drive drive to be available available in 325xi and and 330xi Sedans Sedans as of 9/05 production; Acura offers no AWD on the TL. • Superi Superior or weig weight ht distri distribution bution:: BMW’ BMW’s s near near-50/50 vs vs.. appro approximate ximately ly 60/40 • Alu Alumin minum um front front suspen suspensio sion, n, vs vs.. ste steel el • Mu Much ch tighte tighterr tur turnin ning g circle circle,, 36 36..1 ft. vs vs.. 39 39.7 .7 • Lar Larger ger rear brak brakes, es, 11.8 in. vs. 11.1 • Adv Advanced anced braking braking function functions s (see page 34) • Stan Standard dard run-fla run-flatt tires tires (TL: (TL: not avail available) able) • RainRain-sensi sensing ng windshield windshield wipers wipers • Adap Adaptive tive Brak Brake e Lights Lights • All four windo windows ws are 1-touc 1-touch h open/close open/close (TL: front windo windows ws only) only) • Clima Climate-co te-control ntrolled led cente centerr conso console le compartment • Sta Standa ndard rd wood interior interior trim trim,, nono-ex extra tra-co -cost st alternate wood and aluminum trim (TL: “wood-patt “woo d-patterned” erned” or alumin aluminum um trim) trim) • Auto Automatic matic tensi tensioner oners s on rear outbo outboard ard safetyy belts safet belts,, force limite limiters rs on front front and outboa out board rd rear saf safety ety bel belts ts (TL: ten tensio sioner ners s on front belts only, only, no force limiters) • Condition-Based Service (standard),T (standard),TeleeleService Serv ice (included (included in in BMW Assist Assist). ). Acur Acura a provides only a Maintenance Maintenance Interval Interval Reminder. • Fu Fullll maintenanc maintenance e for 4 years/50 years/50,000 ,000 miles, miles, vs. no included included maintenance maintenance • 12-y 2-year ear cor corros rosion ion wa warra rrant ntyy, vs vs.. 5 • Av Availab ailable le 325i options not offered offered on TL: • Premium Package, Package, includin including g auto-dimming exterior exteri or mirror mirrors, s, digit digital al compass and power power front seats with 8-way 8-way adjustment + 4-way 4-way lumbar.. Stand lumbar Standard ard TL seats have 8-way driver’ drive r’s/4-w s/4-way ay passen passenger’ ger’s s pow power er seats seats,, lumbar (2-w (2-way ay only) on driver’ driver’s. s.
• Sport Package, Package, including sport suspension (availab (av ailable le forTL only via A-Spec A-Spec prog program, ram, see previou previous s page); front/r front/rear ear differe differentiate ntiated d wheel/tire sizes, sizes, sport steering wheel and sport seats with variable backrest width • Split folding rear seats (Cold Weather Packa ackage ge or stand stand-alon -alone e option); option); trunk pass-through pass-throug h is standard in TL, but folding seats aren’t offered. • Headlight cleaning system (Cold Weather Weather Package). • Active Cruise Control • Active Steering • Park Park Distance Control Control as factory option (TL: deale dealerr-inst -installed alled only) • Comfort Access 2 • Navigation/iDrive Navigation/iDrive option (TL: Navigation only) • Powe Powerr rear and manual rear sideside-windo window w sunshades
For 330i vs vs.TL, .TL, add or sub substit stitute ute 1: • 3-sta 3-stage ge inductio induction n system system • Lar Larger ger front brakes brakes;; 13 13.0 .0 in. vs.TL vs.TL’’s 11 11.8 in. with automatic transmission, 12.2 with manual • Gre Greate aterr adv advant antage age in in rear rear bra brake kes: s: 13. 3.2 2 in. in. vs.. 11.1. vs • AutoAuto-lev leveling eling of headlights headlights (Xenon lights lights standard on 330 i and TL) • 8-w 8-way ay po powe werr pass passeng enger’ er’s s seat seat (TL: 4-w 4-way ay)) • Standard Logic 7 audio system system with patented patented BMW subw subwoofer oofer locati location on under front seats • Av Availabl ailable e 330i options not offered on TL: • Sequential Manual Gearbox 2 • Sport Package Package includes 18-in. 18-in. wheels and tires with differentiated front/rear sizes (TL: no factory 18 18-in -in.. equip equipment ment ava availabl ilable; e; even A-Spec equipment lacks differentiated front/rear front /rear sizes sizes)) TL str streng engths ths – BMW BMW representatives should
know about standard 3.2-liter/270 3.2-liter/270-hp -hp engine, engine, W-rat -rated ed 17-in. tires tires,, leath leather er uphol upholstery stery,, heate heated d front seats and Bluetooth phone interface; standard audio system with Surround Sound, DVD audio and DTS changer, changer, and XM Satellite Radio; auto tilt-do tilt-down wn of both exterior exterior mirror mirrors; s; and greater greater interio interiorr and cargo cargo volumes volumes.. Acur Acura’ a’s s Navigation System System adds $2,000 to TL prices; automatic- and manual-transmission versions are priced identically.
Audi A4 Just as this Product Information Book went to press, Audi introduced what it calls an “allnew” ne w” A4 A4.. Act Actual ually ly it’ it’s s not all-new all-new,, but rathe ratherr a significant signi ficant facelift facelift with new new,, larg larger er engin engines es and some equipment changes. changes. Prices are up: The A4 2.0 T sedan base-prices at $28,070 and the A4 3.2 quattro qu attro sedan s edan starts sta rts at $36, $ 36,120. 120. Both model designation designations s are new: 2.0 T signi signi-fies a larger (2.0-liter) turbocharged turbocharged 4-cylinder 4-cylinder engine of 200hp, 200hp, up from 1.8/17 .8/170; 0; and 3.2 3.2 means a larger (3.2-liter) V-6 engine with 255 hp,, up from hp from 3.0/220 3.0/220.. As further further distin distinguish guishing ing characteri char acteristics stics,, both engines engines now hav have e direct fuel injection injection and 4 valves valves per cyli cylinder nder (pre (previviously port injection injection/5 /5 valves). valves). Despi Despite te the update, A4s continue to be labeled ’05 models. The 2.0 T comes in several variations, variations, with front- and all-wheel drive; drive; 6-speed manual or automatic autom atic transmission transmission,, and CVT auto automatic matic (continuously variable transmission).The 3.2 3.2 comes only as a quattro (all-wheel drive) with 6-speed automatic transmission. An S4 model, with 340-hp 340-hp V-8 V-8 engine, engine, will be added in summer ’05 as an M3 competitor. competitor. As the A4 3.2 and 330xi are the most closely matched match ed A4 vs. vs. 3 Series Series models, models, these are are the models we compare here.
Key 330xi advantag Key advantages es over Aud Audii A4 3.2 1 quattro : • In Inlin line e 6-c 6-cyli ylinde nderr eng engine ine,, vs vs.. V-6 -6.Thou .Though gh Audi’s Audi’ s VV-6 6 is pleasant, it lacks that special sound sou nd of of the BMW BMW six – no now w bet better ter tha than n ever.. (See AutoWeek quote ever quote,, page 16.) 16.) • Mor More e advanced advanced engine technolo technology: gy: magnesium-aluminum composite construction, Valvetronic alvetronic,, 3-stage induction induction system, system, electric elect ric water pump pump.. • Dyna Dynamic mic Cruise Control Control with with braking braking capability 1 – Comparison based on competitor’s ’05 model. 2 – Available as of 9/05 production.
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• Superio Superiorr we weigh ightt distri distribut bution ion:: 52 52.9% .9% front/47.1% 1% rear, rear, vs. approximately 60/40 • Stand Standard ard 6-speed 6-speed manual manual transmission transmission (A4 3.2 comes only only with automatic automatic)) • Mor More e advanced advanced xDrive xDrive AWD AWD system, system, vs vs.. Audi’s older-concept quattro system • Adv Advanced anced braking braking functions functions (see (see page 34) • 18 18-in -in.. wheel wheels/tir s/tires es in differ differentia entiated ted front/rear front/ rear size sizes s optional optional on 330xi, 330xi, not available on A4s • Run-fl Run-flat at tires tires standard standard;; not avail available able on A4s • Stand Standard ard Xenon Xenon Adaptiv Adaptive e headlights headlights,, vs. optional (Audi’s Lighting Package) • Stand Standard ard headli headlight ght cleanin cleaning g system, system, vs. optional (Cold Weather Pack Package) age) • Stand Standard ard automati automatic c headlight headlight control control,, vs vs.. optional (Lighting Pac Package) kage) • Standard rain-sen rain-sensing sing windshiel windshield d wipers wipers,, vs. optional (Lighting Pac Package) kage) • Adapt Adaptive ive Brak Brake e Lights Lights • Gro Ground und ligh lightin ting g • Great Greater er passeng passenger er-compa -compartment rtment volu volume, me, 93 cu ft. vs vs.. 90.1 • Stand Standard ard moonr moonroof oof,, vs vs.. optio optional nal (Pr (Premium emium Package) • Logic 7 audio audio system system standar standard; d; 2 subwoofer subwoofers s vs.. Audi’ vs Audi’s s1 • Even Audi’ Audi’s s optional Bose Bose sound system system not likel likelyy to match match quality quality of Logic Logic 7 • Wood inte interio riorr trim sta standa ndard rd,, vs vs.. opt option ional al • Clima Climate-co te-control ntrolled led cente centerr conso console le compartment • Drive Driver’ r’s-seat s-seat and and exterior exterior-mirr -mirror or memory standard, stand ard, vs vs.. optio optional nal (Premium (Premium Packa ackage) ge) • For Force ce limiters limiters on front and outboard outboard rear rear safetyy belts (A4 has tensioners safet tensioners front front and rear,, but force limiter rear limiters s only on front belts) belts) • Fu Fullll maintenanc maintenance e for 4 years/50 years/50,000 ,000 miles, miles, vs. scheduled maintenance only A4 3.2 quattro strengths – lower lower base price, price,
235/45 standard standard tires; standard leather upholstery uphol stery,, pow power er frontfront-seat seat lumba lumbarr suppo support, rt, split folding folding rear seats seats,, Sat Satellit ellite e Radio preparation and alarm system; choice of optional Sirius Siri us or XM Satell Satellite ite Radio; Radio; lar larger ger tru trunk. nk.
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Infiniti G35 and G35x More than any More any oth other er cur curren rentt model, model, the these se Nissan products represent the efforts of other vehicle makers makers – particularly those lacking a heritage comparable to BMW’s – to compete directly with BMW. BMW. The G35 comes in three forms, all powered powered by Nissan’ Nissan’s s ubiquitous ubiquitous 3.5-literV3.5-liter V-6 6 engine 3: the $31,040 6MT, with 298-hp engine version and 6-speed manual transmissio trans mission; n; $31,290 “regu “regular” lar” with 280 hp and 5-speed automatic; automatic; and $33,090 $33,090 AWD AWD with 280 hp and an AWD AWD system similar similar in concept to BMW’s xDrive.
Key 330i advantages advantages ove overr the G35 G35 1: • In Inlin line e 6-cyli 6-cylinde nderr eng engine ine,, vs vs.. V-6 -6.. Nis Nissan san has has given the G35 an interesting exhaust note, but BMW BMW has further further impro improved ved its its inline inline six’s six’ s unique and velvety velvety sound. • Mor More e advanced advanced engin engine e technol technology: ogy: magnesium-aluminum composite construction, Valvetronic alvetronic,, 3-stage induction system, electric elect ric water pump pump.. Wher Where e Nissan goes the traditional tradi tional way way to get pow power er (more “cubes “cubes”), ”), BMW has taken taken a decidedly high-tec high-tech h route. route. • Avail Available able 6-speed automatic transmission, vs. Infiniti’ Infiniti’s s 5-speed • Av Availab ailable le Sequential Sequential Manual Gearbox Gearbox 2 • Dyna Dynamic mic Cruise Control Control with with braking braking capability
• Superi Superior or we weigh ightt dis distri tribut bution ion:: app appro roxima ximatel telyy 51/49 vs. 54/46 • La Large rgerr bra brake kes: s: 13. 3.0-i 0-in. n. fro front/ nt/1 13. 3.2-i 2-in. n. rea rearr vs vs.. 12.6 front and rear • Adv Advanced anced braking braking functions functions (see (see page 34) • Stand Standard ard run-flat run-flat tires (G35: not avail available) able) • Xeno Xenon n Adapti Adaptive ve headlig headlights hts (G35: (G35: Xeno Xenon, n, not Adaptive) • Autom Automatic atic headlight headlight control control standard standard (G35: Premium Package) • RainRain-sensin sensing g windshield windshield wipers wipers • Adap Adaptive tive Brak Brake e Lights Lights • Gro Ground und ligh lightin ting g • Stand Standard ard moonro moonroof of (G35: (G35: Pre Premium mium Pa Package ckage)) • Tilt Tilt/tele /telescopi scopic c steeri steering ng whee wheel, l, vs. G35’ G35’s s standard stand ard tilt-only tilt-only (pow (power er tilt/t tilt/telesc elescopic opic in G35 Premium Package) • Sta Standa ndard rd 8-wa 8-wayy po power wer fro front nt seats seats (G35: (G35: 8-way 8-w ay drive driver’ r’s/4-w s/4-way ay passen passenger’ ger’s) s) • Standa Standard rd temperaturetemperature- and volume-contr volume-controlled olled rear air outle outlets ts (G35: Pre Premium mium Packa ackage) ge) • Stand Standard ard 13-spea 13-speaker ker Logi Logic c 7 audio audio system system (G35: 6-spe 6-speaker aker Bose syste system m in Premium Premium Package) • Sta Standa ndard rd wood interior interior tri trim, m, nono-ex extra tra-co -cost st alternate wood and aluminum trim (G35: aluminum alumi num standard standard;; wood option optional, al, but not in combination with sport suspension) • Fr Front ont and and outboar outboard d rear saf safety ety bel belts ts have have automatic tensioners and force limiters (G35: (G3 5: fro front nt only) only)
For 330 For 330xi xi vs. vs. G35 G35x x AWD AWD,, add or or 1 substitute : • SMG not not availab available le on 330xi 330xi • BMW’ BMW’s s brake advantage even even greater: greater: 13.0-in 13 .0-in.. front/ front/13 13.2-in .2-in.. rear vs vs.. G35x’ G35x’s s smaller smaller 11.7/11.3 • Fu Fullll maintenanc maintenance e for 4 years/50 years/50,000 ,000 miles, miles, vs. no included included maintenance • 12-y 2-year ear corr corrosi osion on warr warrant antyy, vs vs.. 7
• Sport Packa Package ge – sport seats seats with with adjustable-width backrests • Sport Pa Packag ckage e (330i) or optio option n (330xi) (330xi) – 18-in.. wheels/tires with differentiated 18-in front/rear front /rear size sizes s (G35: 18 18-in. -in. same size front/rear in Sport-tuned Suspension Package, Pac kage, not available on G35x) • Any transm transmission ission availa available ble with with BMW’s Sport Package; Pac kage; G35 with manual transmission transmission is tied to Sport-tuned Suspension Package, impairing choice. • Seq Sequentia uentiall Manual Manual Gearbox Gearbox 2 • Acti Active ve Cruise Cruise Contr Control ol • Act Activ ive e Steerin Steering g • Park Distanc Distance e Control Control • Nav Navigati igation/iDr on/iDrive ive optio option n (G35: (G35: inclu included ded Vehicle Information System provides vehicle monitoring, maintenance reminders reminders and trip computer but not TeleService) • Spli Splitt folding folding rear seats and ski ski bag bag • Pow ower er rea rearr and man manual ual rea rearr sid side-w e-wind indow ow sunshades G35 strengths – standard leather upholstery upholstery,,
CD changer, changer, heate heated d front seats, activ active e front head restraints and trunk pass-through; choice of optional optional Sirius or XM Satellite Satellite Radio; greater great er inter interior ior and cargo cargo volu volumes mes,, instrum instrument ent cluster that adjusts with steering wheel; adjustable rear-seat backrests in Premium Package; Pack age; 4/60,000 basic warranty warranty,, 6/70,000 powertrain warranty. 1 – Comparison based on competitor’s ’05 model. 2 – Available as of 9/05 production. 3 – In various versions, this engine powers a wide range of vehicles from the Nissan Altima to the Infiniti FX35 SUV. MT– Manual transmission AT– automatic transmission transmission SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox
Available 330i/xi options not offered on G35/G35x 1: • Premium Pack Package age includes includes auto-dimming auto-dimming interior interi or and exte exterior rior mirro mirrors rs (G35/x (G35/x:: interi interior or only), digital compass (not (not available in G35/x), G35 /x), po powe werr lum lumbar bar sup support port (NA G35 G35/x) /x)
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Lexus ES 330 Of Lexus Lexus’’ two models models in in the Entry Entry Luxury segment, segmen t, the IS 300 300 – closer closer to 3 Series Series in product character character – is in its build-out build-out phase (a mere 9972 IS 300 sedans and wagons were sold in the U.S. U.S. during ’04) and the successor hasn’t been introduced.This leaves the ES 330, a compete competent nt car but far far les less s sporty sporty tha than n the 3 Series, Series, as the Lexus competitor competitor.. Offered only as a sedan, sedan, it achiev achieves es a sales sales volume volume comparable to that of the 3 Series Sedans. For ’05 the ES 330 got got exterior exterior and interior interior design retouches and new optional 17-in. 17-in. wheels and tires. tires. At $32,600 with automatic automatic (the only only tran transmis smission sion offered) offered),, the ES is basepriced closer closer to the 325i, 325i, but (as explai explained ned below) moves moves into into 330i price territory when optioned with some important items of 330i standard equipment. No all-wheel-drive all-wheel-drive version vers ion is offered or plann planned. ed.
Key 330i advantages advantages over Lex Lexus us ES 330 1: • Inli Inline ne 6-cylinde 6-cylinderr engin engine.The e.The Lexus Lexus V-6 is smooth and quiet, but lacks BMW’s BMW’s entertaining aural character. • Mor More e advanced advanced engine technolog technology: y: magnesium-aluminum composite construction, Valvetronic alvetronic,, 3-stage induction induction system, system, electric elect ric water pump pump.. • Cho Choice ice of of 6-speed 6-speed manua manual, l, SMG 2 or au auto to-matic tran transmissio smission, n, vs vs.. Lexu Lexus’ s’ 5-spe 5-speed ed automatic only. • Availabl Available e 6-speed automatic transmission, vs.. Le vs Lexus xus’’ 5-s 5-spee peed d • Mo More re pow power er,, 255 hp vs vs.. 225 • Bette Betterr performa performance: nce: 0-60 mph in 6. 6.1 sec. sec. (MT (M T or SM SMG) G) or 6. 6.3 3 sec. sec. (A (AT) T),, vs vs.. ES 330’ 330’s s 7.2 sec. • Rea Rearr-wh -wheel eel drive drive,, vs vs.. FWD (AWD (AWD not offered) • Alum Aluminum inum fron frontt suspensi suspension on system system,, vs vs.. stee steell • Mor More e sophisticated sophisticated suspension suspension system system all-aroun all-a round: d: doubl double-piv e-pivot ot f ront ront/5-li /5-link nk rear vs vs.. Lexus’ Lex us’ front/ front/rear rear struts 90
• A dra dramat matic ic range range of superio superiorr br brak ake e feature features: s: • Larger Larger discs – 13.0 13.0 in. in. front/ front/13 13.2 .2 in. rear vs. ES 300’s 11.7/10.6 • Ventila Ventilated ted all around, vs. front only • Advanced braking functions (see page 34) • Stand Standard ard Dynamic Dynamic Stabil Stability ity Contr Control ol (includi (including ng advanced functions); Lexus’s Vehic Vehicle le Stability Control is optional • Standard 17 17 x 8.0 wheels and 225/45 tires, tires, vs. 16 x 6.5 6.5 and 215/55 • Stand Standard ard run-flat run-flat tires (ES 330: 330: not availa available) ble) • Stan Standard dard Xenon Xenon Adaptive Adaptive headlights headlights and rain-sensing wipers. wipers. Lexus offers Xenon Xenon (not Adaptive) lights and rain-sensing wipers as a combined option. • Adap Adaptive tive Brak Brake e Lights Lights • Tilt Tilt/tele /telescopi scopic c steeri steering ng wheel wheel,, vs vs.. tilt-o tilt-only nly • Stan Standard dard 13-spea 13-speaker ker Logi Logic c 7 audio system, system, with 2 subwoofers in BMW’s patented underseat under seat locations locations.. For a comparable comparable system, Lexus offers the Mark Levinson Levinson premium audio audio system system only in combination with the Navigation System – and it has just 7 speakers speakers (with 1 subwoofer), subwoofer), vs vs.. BMW’ BMW’s s 13 speakers (with 2 subwoofers). • Condition-Based Service (standard),T (standard),TeleeleService (included in Navigation/iDrive option). Lexus maintenance maintenance intervals aren’t aren’t automatically adapted to vehicle use. • Fu Fullll maintenanc maintenance e for 4 years/50 years/50,000 ,000 miles, miles, vs. no included included maintenance maintenance • 12-y 2-year ear cor corros rosion ion wa warra rrant ntyy, vs vs.. 6 • Ava Available ilable 330i options options not offered offered on ES 330: • Sport Package, Package, including sport suspension, suspension, 18-in.. wheels/tires in differentiated front/ 18-in rear size sizes, s, sport steering steering wheel wheel and sport seats.The sportiest equipment Lexus offers offe rs is 17 x 7.0 wheels with 215/55 tires t ires all around. • Premium Pack Package, age, including 4-way power front-seat frontseat lumba lumbarr suppo support. rt. 2-w 2-way ay lumba lumbarr (firmness only) is standard on the ES driver’s seat, unavailable on the front passenger’s seat. • Sequential Manual Gearbox 2 • Active Cruise Control • Active Steering • Park Distance Control • Comfort Access 2 • Sirius Satellite Radio • Alternate Alternate wood wood or alumi aluminum num interior interior trim • Split folding rear seats and ski bag • Rear sideside-windo window w sunsh sunshades ades (Lexus (Lexus offers only a rear rear-wind -window ow shade shade))
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interior and exterio interior exteriorr mirror mirrors, s, univ universal ersal tran transsceiver,, standard leather upholstery and 10-w ceiver 10-way ay power driver’ driver’s s seat; avail available able Adaptive Adaptive Variable Variable suspension, power power-adjustable -adjustable pedals, in-dash CD changer and heated/ventilated heated/ventilated front front seats; greater great er EP EPA A interi interior or and cargo volu volumes mes,, 6/70,000 powertrain warranty.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class In the C-Class C-Class,, whic which h runs all the way way from a 4-cylinder hatchback to the the wagons and the 5.5-liter 5.5-li ter V-8 C55 AMG, AMG, the models squared squared off against the new new 3 Series Sedans Sedans are the C 230 Sport Sedan ($29,970), ($29,970), C 240 Sedan (RWD $33,370,, AWD $34,570) $33,370 $34,570) and C 320 Sedan (RWD $38,670, AWD $39,870).The $39,870).The series got a facelift for ’05, ’05,with with design design updates updates inside inside and out, a new standa standard rd audio audio system, system, ava availabl ilable e GPS Navigation, improved manual shift linkage and and (on models described as Sport Sedans) sport suspension and drilled front front brake discs. discs. For ’06, a new, new, larger larger-engined -engined C 350 (shown above) above) replaces the C 320.This model comes in Luxury and Sport Sport trim trim levels levels,, the former former avai availlable with rearrear- or all-wheel drive and the latter as rear-drive rear-drive only but with a choice choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. missi on. As this this is written written,, pric prices es for the C 350 350 models have not been set; set; the lowest lowest base price is expected to be about $38,000.
Key 325i advantage Key advantages s over Mer Mercede cedessBenz C 230 230 Kompressor Kompressor Sport Sedan 1: • 3. 3.0-l 0-lite iterr 6-c 6-cyli ylinde nderr eng engine ine vs vs.. sup superc erchar harged ged 1.8-li .8-liter ter 4-cy 4-cylinde linderr. Here BMW offers dramatical drama tically ly great greater er smooth smoothness ness and finer finer sound, sou nd, plu plus… s… • Mo More re po powe wer: r: 21 215 5 hp, hp, vs vs.. 189 • Bet Better ter perf performa ormance nce:: 0-6 0-60 0 mph in in 6.7 6.7 sec. sec. (MT) or 7.2 sec. (A (AT), T), vs. C 230 Sedan Sedan’s ’s 7.6/7.8 • Mor More e advanced advanced engin engine e technolo technology: gy: magnesium-aluminum composite construction, Valve alvetroni tronic, c, elect electric ric water pump pump.. Merc Mercedes edes chose chos e a very small engine engine and a super-
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charger charg er to get get power power out of it; it; the super super-charger emits a high-pitched high-pitched whine that can be annoying at times. Expectt more precise Expec precise shifting from BMW’ BMW’s manual transmissio transmission: n: Of Mercedes’ Mercedes’ impro improved ved 6-speed, 6-spee d, German Germany’ y’s s Auto Zeitung Zeitung reports that “Since the overhau overhaul, l, the shift lever lever has proven proven easier to operate, operate, but some kinks remain. remain.” Available Avail able 6-speed automatic transmission, vs.. 5-spe vs 5-speed ed Dynamic Dyna mic Cruise Control Control with with braking braking capability Aluminum Alumi num front suspen suspension sion,, vs. Mer Mercedes cedes’’ steel Advanced Adv anced braking braking function functions s (see page 34) Standard Stan dard run-flat run-flat tires tires (C-Class: (C-Class: not availab available) le) Standard Stan dard rain rain-sensi -sensing ng wipers wipers,, vs. Sun Roof Package Adaptive Adap tive Brak Brake e Lights Lights Greater Gre ater EP EPA A passe passenge ngerr-co -compart mpartment ment vol volume: ume: 93 cu cu ft. ft. vs vs.. 85 85.5 .5 Standa Sta ndard rd moonro moonroof of,, vs vs.. opt option ional al Climate-co Clima te-control ntrolled led cente centerr conso console le compartment Standard Stan dard 10-spea 10-speaker ker audi audio o system system with 2 subwoofer subw oofers, s, vs vs.. Merc Mercedes edes’’ 6 speak speakers ers,, no subwoofer Standa Sta ndard rd wood interior interior trim trim,, nono-ext extrara-cos costt alternate wood or aluminum trim (C 230 K has standard standard aluminum, offers no wood trim) Fullll maintenanc Fu maintenance e for 4 years/50 years/50,000 ,000 miles, miles, vs.. Merc vs Mercedes edes’’ comple complementa mentary ry 1,000- and and 3,000-mile service and one tire rotation only 12-yea 12 -year/unl r/unlimite imited-mil d-mileage eage corro corrosion sion warranty,, vs. 4-year/50,000-mile warranty Availab Av ailable le 325i options options not offered offered on C 230 K Sedan: • Premium Package, Package, includin including g auto-dimming interio int eriorr and ext exteri erior or mirr mirrors ors;; Mer Merced cedes es offers only only left-h left-hand and exterio exteriorr auto auto-dim. -dim. • Sport Package, Package, including sport seats with variable varia ble backres backrestt width; width; rear tires wider wider than C 230 K’s • Xenon Adaptive Adaptive headlight headlights, s, vs vs.. Xeno Xenon n non-Adaptive • Active Cruise Control • Active Steering • Park Distance Control • Comfort Access 2 • 13-speaker 13-speaker Logic 7 audio system system • Rear sideside-windo window w sunsh sunshades ades (Merced (Mercedes es offers only a rear rear-wind -window ow shade shade))
1 – Comparison based on competitor’s ’05 model. 2 – Available as of 9/05 production. MT– Manual transmission AT– automatic transmission transmission SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox
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For 32 For 325i 5i vs. vs. C 240 Lux Luxur ury y Se Seda dan, n, ad add d or sub substitu stitute te 1: • 3. 3.0-l 0-lite iterr inl inline ine 6-cylin 6-cylinder der eng engine ine vs. 2. 2.6-l 6-lite iterr V-6, with many many advan advantages tages besides besides BMW engines’ engin es’ legend legendary ary smoothn smoothness ess and sound… sound… • Mo More re po powe wer: r: 21 215 5 hp, hp, vs vs.. 168 • Mo More re tor torqu que: e: 185 lblb-ft ft.. vs vs.. 177 • Bet Better ter perf performa ormance nce:: 0-6 0-60 0 in in 6.7 6.7 sec sec.. (MT (MT), ), 7.2 sec. (AT) vs. C 240’s 240’s 8.7 (AT only) • Mor More e advanced advanced engine technolog technology: y: magnesium-aluminum composite construction,, Valve tion alvetroni tronic, c, 24 valves valves vs. vs. 18 18,, elect electric ric water wa ter pum pump p • Choic Choice e of 6-spe 6-speed ed manual manual or autom automatic atic transmissio trans mission, n, vs. 5-spe 5-speed ed automatic automatic only • No-e No-extraxtra-cost cost alterna alternate te wood wood or alumin aluminum um interi int erior or trim trim;; wo wood od standa standard rd in C 240, 240, no alternate trims offered • 325i offers offers Sport Sport Packa Package, ge, inclu including ding sport sport suspension, 17 17-in. -in. wheels/tires in differentiated front/rear front/rear size sizes, s, sport steering steering wheel, and sport seats with adjustable backrest width.This Mercedes isn’t available with sport equipment. For 33 For 330i 0i vs. vs. C 350 350 Luxu Luxury ry Se Seda dan, n, ad add d or sub substitu stitute: te: • Tho Though ugh the the C 350’s 350’s engine engine is all-ne all-new w and has more up-to-date engineering than the old 3.2 (silicon-aluminum cylinder cylinder liners, 4 valves/cylinder), valves/cylinder), it’ it’s s still a 90˚ V-6 and thus requires a balance shaft to smooth it out. It’s It’ s powerful and torquey, torquey, but we’ll bet it doesn’t sound as great as BMW’s new inline inlin e 6. (See AutoWeek quote quote,, page 16.) 16.) • Mor More e advanced advanced engin engine e technolo technology gy also includes 3-stage induction system vs. 2-stage • Cho Choice ice of of 6-speed 6-speed manua manual, l, SMG 2 or automatic auto matic transmission transmission,, vs vs.. auto automatic matic only • Stand Standard ard Xenon Xenon Adaptiv Adaptive e headlights headlights,, vs. optional Xenon non-Adaptive • Both models models have have standard standard Logic 7 audio audio systems; BMW’ BMW’s s has 13 13 speakers/2 subwoofers woof ers,, Merc Mercedes edes’’ has 12 speak speakers/ ers/ 1 subwoofer. For 330i with with Sport Packa Package ge vs. C 350 Sport Seda Sedan, n, add or subs substitu titute: te: • 330i Sport Packa Package ge includes includes 18-in 18-in.. wheel wheels/ s/ tires with differentiate differentiated d front/ front/rear rear size sizes, s, vs vs.. C 320 Sport Sedan Sedan’’s 17-in. equipment; and sport seats with adjustable backrest width
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• Standa Standard rd wood interior interior trim trim,, nono-ex extra tra-co -cost st alternate altern ate wood wood or alumin aluminum um trim; alumi aluminum num standard in C 350 Sport Sedan, Sedan, no alternate trims offered
For 325xi 325xi/330x /330xii vs. C-C C-Class lass AWD AWD 1 models : • BMW’ BMW’s s xDrive is more advanced advanced than than Mercedes Mer cedes’’ 4Mati 4Matic, c, whic which h has a basic fixed fixed front/rear torque split of 40%/60% and optimizes traction traction only via brake brake intervention. intervention. xDrive has an electronically electronically variable torque torque split, and works works to optimize not only only traction but also handling via brake and engine interventi inte rvention on (see page 37). Final Finally ly,, as in other Merc Mercedes edes series, series, the AWD AWD versions versions come only with a 5-speed automatic transmission – even the C 350, 350, whose rear-drive rear-drive versions ver sions offer a 6-speed manual manual or 7-spee -speed d automatic. C-Class strengths – all Seda Sedans ns hav have e greater greater interior and cargo volumes volumes.. C 230 K and C 350 Sport Sedans – standard sport
suspension, drilled front brake discs, 17 17-in. -in. wheels and tires with differentiated front/rear sizes, size s, AMG-de AMG-design sign low lower er bodyw bodywork, ork, rubber/ aluminum pedals and other special interior interior trim items. All C 240 and C 350 Sedans – standard stand ard 10-wa 10-wayy pow power er front seats and power power tilt/telescopic steering wheel. C 350 Sedans – new V-6 engine engine produces 268 hp/258 lb-ft. torque; 7-speed automatic transmission on rear-drive models.
Who are our targe targett customers? customers? It will surprise no one that the new 3 Series will be marketed as the quintessential BMW for the cus custom tomer er who – • lo love ves s to driv drive e • is tec techno hnolog logica ically lly sav savvy vy • is self-c self-conf onfide ident nt • has an indep independen endentt streak streak • leads an active active lifest lifestyle yle • has practical practical needs needs that are adequatel adequatelyy addressed addr essed by a compact sedan. sedan. In this last regard, the new 3’ 3’s s increased rear rear-seat and trunk space will extend its appeal to buyers buyer s with greater greater needs for practi practicalit calityy, givin giving g it enhanced conquest potential for current Mercedes Merc edes and Lexus owners owners.. Nearb Nearbyy table tables s list some specifics on the current “average” 3 Series Sedan owner owner and the typical owners owners of all Luxury Compa Compact ct sedans. sedans.
Notable distinctions distinctions of BMW Sedan owners owners from those of the category category in general general are apparent in the tables: • Sli Slight ghtly ly hig higher her pro proport portion ion of male male owner owners s • A hig higher her pro proport portion ion of Admi Adminis nistra trativ tive e and Clerical owners, owners, vs.T vs.Teachers eachers and Educators • Mor More e children children in in the family family • Differin Differing g automotive automotive affinities affinities and sales sales sources,, tending more toward higher-end sources higher-end brands. Regarding age: Between 1999 and 2004 the median age of 3 Series Sedan buyers has increased incr eased from from 39 to 44. 44. Indee Indeed, d, 28% of our our buyers buye rs are in their 30s 30s,, and 33% are between between 45 and 59.The rest are at opposite ends of the age scale scale,, with only only 7% are betwe between en 25 and 29 – half the proportion we had in this age group in ’98.This is a challenge for us. Our communications program program will be directed toward re-engaging owners and attracting new custo customers mers to the brand. brand. Key dates inclu include: de: Pre-launch
• Launch Launch on bmwus bmwusa.com a.com – Octob October er ’04– Mayy ’05 Ma • BMW Magazine teaser – Nov November ember ’04 • Direct mail mail to 3 Series Series off-lease customers customers – December Decemb er ’04–M ’04–May ay ’05 • Inte Internatio rnational nal press press launch launch – late late January January ’05 • Start of product production, ion, 325i and and 330i Seda Sedans ns – March 1 • Start of of production production,, 325xi and 330xi 330xi Sedans Sedans,, 325xi Sports Wagon – September 1 • Maj Major or aut auto o sho shows: ws: Gen Genev eva, a, Swi Switz tzerla erland nd (March 3-7), NewYo NewYork rk (March 23–April 4) • Pric Pricing ing announce announcement ment – March March 23 Retail launch
• Product Product Informatio Information n Book – mid-April mid-April • Broc Brochure hures s and POS materials materials to BMW BMW Centers – April 15 • Traini raining ng – April 15 15–May –May 28 • U.S .S.. pre press ss laun launch ch – May May 1-7 • TV/pri TV/print/on nt/online line ads – May-Augu May-August st • Dem Demos os arrive arrive at at BMW Cen Center ters s – May • Ret Retail ail lau launc nch, h, 325i & 330i 330i Sedan Sedans s – May May 6 For further detai details ls on the Marketing Marketing Plan, Plan, contact conta ct your your marke markett team or Ken Bracht, Bracht, 3 Series Product Manager Manag er,, at 201/307-4167 201/307-4167.
Today’s typical 3 Series Sedan owner • Gender 50% female/50% male • Age Younger th t han the competition (30s to 50s), 50s), but getting older: Loyalists Loyalis ts = oldest; conquest (L/P) – in-betw in-between; een; conquest (non-L/P) = younge youngest, st, Gen-X • Oc Occu cupa pati tion on Ex Exec ecut utiv ive/ e/Ma Mana nage geri rial al 24% 24% Professional Profe ssional Specialty Specialty 16% Sales/Health Care/ Administrative/Clerical 22% • Med edia ian n house-hold income $102,000 • Children 1 in 3 households has kids at home • Interests Driving for fun, working out, running/jogging/w running/jo gging/walking, alking, golf golf,, listening to radio, radio, personal computing • Ps Psyc ycho holo logy gy St Stro rong ng se self lf-p -per erce cept ptio ion n and and confidence, confidenc e, independe independent nt • Bra Brand nd BMW,, Mer BMW Mercede cedes-Be s-Benz, nz, Aud Audi, i, affinities Lexus, Ac A cura • Sa Sales les sou sourc rce e Au Audi, di, Me Merc rcede edes-B s-Ben enz, z, In Infin finiti iti,, Acura
Typical Luxury/Performance Compact Sedan owner • Gender 48% female/52% male • Median age 49 • Oc Occu cupa pati tion on Ex Exec ecut utiv ive/ e/Ma Mana nage geri rial al 23% Professional Profe ssional specialty specialty 17% Sales/Health Care/Teacher/ Educator Educ ator 22% • Med Median ian hou housesehold ho ld inc incom ome e $1 $102 02,7 ,758 58 • Children Overwhelming ma majority have no children (73%) • Interests Fine dining/dining out, travelin tra veling, g, rea reading ding,, frien friends ds • Ps Psyc ycho holo logy gy St Stro rong ng sel selff-pe perc rcep epti tion on and and confidence confid ence,, indepe independent, ndent, enjoy enjoys s engaging in “fun activities” • Brand Toyota, Lexus, Ford, H on onda, affinities Chevrolet • Sa Sales les sour source ce Le Lexus xus,T ,Toy oyot ota, a, Ho Hond nda a 1 – Comparison based on competitor’s ’05 model. 2 – Available as of 9/05 production. MT– Manual transmission AT– automatic transmission transmission SMG – Sequential Manual Gearbox
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