328i Sports Wagon

2012 328i Sports Wagon - A sports sedan in disguise.
A sports sedan in disguise.
Starting at $37,500 MSRP
3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine
230 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
27 mpg hwy*
*EPA-estimated figures only.
Your actual mileage will vary.

Standard Features
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, 230-horsepower, dual overhead cam (DOHC), inline 24-valve 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingElectronic throttle control
6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)Double-pivot type front suspension
5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse armsExtensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle); subframe; steering rack; and brake components (328i xDrive has steel lower arms and a steel subframe, plus an aluminum thrust plate)
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) barsTwin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering
Exterior
V Spoke (Style 360) 16 x 7.0 light alloy wheels, 205/55 run-flat1 all-season tiresTire Pressure Monitor
Halogen high- and low-beam headlights and Corona headlight-ringsHalogen free-form front foglights
Heated dual power exterior mirrors and heated windshield washer jetsChrome-plated exhaust tips
Interior seating and trim
8-way adjustable front seats (includes 2-way headrests with Active Head Restraints feature)Split fold-down through-load rear seats
Leatherette upholsteryDark Burl Walnut Wood trim
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop buttonAdvanced Vehicle & Key Memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings,2 audio tone settings and radio presets with optional BMW Navigation system, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences
Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, MAX A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings2-way power glass Panoramic moonroof with "one-touch" operation and sliding interior sunshade
Front-seat center armrestFront passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)
Rear-seat center armrest with cupholdersTilt/telescopic steering wheel column
Power front and rear windows with "one-touch" up/down operationBMW Ambiance lighting front and rear
Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrorsGround-illuminating lights in door handles
Locking gloveboxLuggage net
Electric interior tailgate releaseRain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
Instrumentation and controls
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone3Dynamic Cruise Control4
Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readoutOn-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
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with Radio Data System (RDS)Auxiliary audio input for portable music players
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception
Safety and security
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Adaptive Brakelights
BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety featuresFront and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
Active Head Restraints in front seatsDriver'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 airbagsFront safety belts with automatic pretensioners
Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicatorInterlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
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 lightsCentral locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking
Coded Driveaway ProtectionAutomatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installationCorona headlight-rings functioning as Daytime Running Lights
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service® (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)
  • 1 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare wheel and tire.
  • 2 When equipped with power seats; optional and included in Premium Package.
  • 3 Check for a list of BMW-compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phones at your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
  • 4 Cruise control is not a substitute for the driver's own responsibility in adjusting speed and otherwise controlling the vehicle. After evaluating the road, traffic and visibility conditions, the driver must decide whether and how the system is used.