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Standard Features

Performance and efficiency
4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing Direct ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) 8-speed steptronic automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine with Advanced Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, 4 overhead camshafts, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing Direct ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) 8-speed steptronic automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Handling, ride and braking
Double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension Integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars Aluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Electronic limited-slip differential Brake Energy Regeneration system
Driving Dynamics Control Self-leveling rear air suspension
Double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension Integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars Aluminum front and rear subframes
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Electronic limited-slip differential Brake Energy Regeneration system
Driving Dynamics Control Self-leveling rear air suspension
Exterior and aerodynamics
Star Spoke (Style 271) 18 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 245/50 run-flat4 all-season tires Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, LED Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights
Halogen free-form foglights Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed Power adjustable, heated, folding, body-color side-view mirrors
Metallic paint (no-cost option on 550i and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo) Star Spoke (Style 271) 18 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 245/50 run-flat1 all-season tires
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, LED Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights Halogen free-form foglights
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed
Power adjustable, heated, folding, body-color side-view mirrors
Interior seating and trim
10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat with 4-way lumbar support, and memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors Dakota Leather upholstery and door trim (Leather includes seat surfaces, armrests in center console and doors, headrests for front seats and outer rear seats, and gear shift lever boot)
Dark Wood trim Split-folding fore-aft and seat-angle adjustable rear seats
Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage Adjustable front center armrest
Fold-up rear seat center armrest Floor mats
10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat with 4-way lumbar support, and memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors Dakota Leather upholstery and door trim (Leather includes seat surfaces, armrests in center console and doors, headrests for front seats and outer rear seats, and gear shift lever boot)
Dark Wood trim Split-folding fore-aft and seat-angle adjustable rear seats
Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage Adjustable front center armrest
Fold-up rear seat center armrest Floor mats
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilities High-fidelity 12-speaker sound system, including 2 subwoofers under the front seats, and digital 7-channel amplifier with 205 watts of power
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception Satellite radio preparation
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button Vehicle & Key Memory
Panoramic moonroof with 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector, and power interior sunshade Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
Dual-access tailgate, featuring a smaller trunklid, and a larger tailgate with Soft-close feature and low loading sill for convenient access to rear compartment Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exit Park Distance Control (front and rear)
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrors Ground-illuminating lights in exterior door handles
Interior Ambiance lighting Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual cupholders in front and rear Automatic headlight on/off control
Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
Glove compartment Engine Start/Stop button
Vehicle & Key Memory Panoramic moonroof with 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, speed-variable wind deflector, and power interior sunshade
Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock Dual-access tailgate, featuring a smaller trunk lid, and a larger tailgate with Soft-close feature and low loading sill for convenient access to rear compartment
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters
Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up for easy entry and exit
Park Distance Control (front and rear) Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrors
Interior ambiance lighting Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual cupholders in front and rear Automatic headlight on/off control
Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk
Glove compartment
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 phone (if so equipped)5 Black Panel display with LCD main and trip odometer displays and warning indicators in dial faces
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons
Condition-based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive system Service Interval Indicator and expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
Start/Stop button Tire Pressure Monitor
Rear-window defroster Dynamic Cruise Control6
Hard drive-based Navigation system with voice feedback, Voice command system and Real Time Traffic Information Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth® wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone (if so equipped)2 Black Panel display with LCD main and trip odometer displays and warning indicators in dial faces
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons
Navigation system with Voice Activation and Real Time Traffic Information Condition-based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive system
Service Interval Indicator and expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system Start/Stop button
Tire Pressure Monitor Rear-window defroster
Dynamic Cruise Control3 Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
Safety and security
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 3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
Active Head Restraints and automatic safety-belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS)
Front-seat side-impact airbags Acoustic safety-belt warning
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
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 Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature Adaptive Brake Lights
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped5), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services) BMW Assist™ Safety Plan: includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (if so equipped)
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 3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
Active Head Restraints and automatic safety-belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS)
Front-seat side-impact airbags Acoustic safety-belt warning
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features
Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery; and turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector
Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature Adaptive Brake Lights
Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped2), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services) BMW Assist™ Safety Plan (for full details visit bmwusa.com/assist)
BMW Services
BMW Ultimate Service™ (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice) BMW Ultimate Service™ (for complete details on BMW Ultimate Service, visit bmwusa.com/ultimateservice)
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilities High-fidelity 12-speaker sound system, including 2 subwoofers under the front seats, and digital 7-channel amplifier with 205 watts of power
HD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception Satellite radio preparation

1 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare tire and wheel.

2 Check for a list of BMW-compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phones at your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.

3 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.

4 Run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare tire and wheel.

5 Check for a list of BMW-compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phones at your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.

6 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.

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