All equipment data is taken from the official 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe brochure printed in 2010. Author’s 2011 BMW 335i Coupe includes optional equipment indicated with an asterisk(*).
Standard Equipment
Performance
- 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
- Electronic throttle control
- 6-speed manual transmission
Handling and braking
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components
- Double-pivot type front and five-link rear suspension
- Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
- Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Sport suspension calibration
- 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
- Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
Exterior
- Star Spoke (Style 339) 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 225/45 run-flat all-season tires
- Tire pressure monitor
- Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling and Corona headlight-rings
- Halogen free-form front foglights
- Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets
- Chrome-plated exhaust tips
Interior seating and trim
- 8-way power front seats with 2-way manual headrests and driver memory with 2 presets for seat and exterior mirror positions
- Leatherette upholstery
- Dark Burl Walnut wood trim
- Split fold-down rear seats
Comfort and convenience
- Engine Start/Stop button
- Automatic climate control – includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, maximum air conditioning, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings
- 2-way power glass moonroof with “one-touch” operation and sliding interior sunshade
- Door storage pockets
- Front-seat center armrest with storage compartment
- Front cupholders
- Rear seat with fold-down center armrest with dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column
- Power front windows with “one-touch” up/down operation
- Dynamic Cruise Control
- BMW Ambiance lighting
- Courtesy lights – include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles
- Automatic safety-belt assistant
- Locking glovebox
- Electric interior trunk release
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Audio system
- Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)
- Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
- HD Radio with “multicast” FM station reception
Safety and security
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Adaptive Brakelights
- BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
- Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
- Automatic safety-belt pre-tensioners at front seating positions
- Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
- Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
- Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger’s Airbag Off indicator
- Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
- Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and -step unlocking
- Coded Driveaway Protection
- Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
- LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
- Crash sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights
- Programmable Daytime Running Lights
Instrumentation and controls
- Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and hands-free phone controls
- On-board computer with Check Control – provides feedback on the vehicle’s operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information such as micro-filter status. It also provides travel information – travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more
BMW Services
- BMW Ultimate Service
Optional Equipment
Premium Package (ZPP)*
- 4-way adjustable power lumbar support for front seats
- Dakota Leather upholstery (black: LCSW)
- Interior and power-adjustable folding exterior mirrors with automatic-dimming function; digital interior mirror compass
- Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
- BMW Assist Safety Plan with Bluetooth wireless technology: includes four years of Automatic Collision Notication, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; Mobile Ofce features; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system
M Sport Package (ZMP)*
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (included with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission; require and are automatically added with M Sport Package and STEPTRONIC transmission)
- Star Spoke (Style 193M ) M light alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 8.5 rear; 225/40 front, 255/35 rear run-flat performance tires
- 8-way power front sport seats with adjustable side bolsters, 2-way manual headrests with Active Head Restraints feature, and thigh support; driver memory for exterior mirror and seat positions (i and i xDrive require optional power seats or Premium Package)
- 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® phone controls (if so equipped)
- Increased top-speed limiter
- Shadowline trim
- Anthracite headliner
- Aerodynamic kit
- M Sport front air dam
- M Sport rear apron
- M door sills and M footrest
Stand-alone optional equipment*
- Metallic paint: Space Gray Metallic
- 6-speed ZF GA6HP19Z STEPTRONIC automatic transmission
- Drive and Drive Sport modes with manual shift option
- Adaptive Transmission Control
- iPod and USB adapter (includes cable connector)
Sources
- 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe: U.S. Sales Brochure (PDF)
