Technical data

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Standard | Optional equipment | 5554
* The availability of runflat tyres may vary by country.
 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) incl. CBC
and Brake Assistant, with additional functions for
all six-cylinder models. DSC recognises the risk
of skidding from the start and stabilises the car
within milliseconds. Traction Mode (DTC) is
a subfunction of DSC and permits increased
wheel slip, in order to maximise propulsion in
specific situations and enable a sportier
driving style.
 Bumpers with reversible aluminium impact
absorbers at the front (steel impact absorbers
at the rear) withstand impacts at up to  km/h
without damage. Special deformation zones at
the front and rear absorb impact forces at
speeds of up to   km/h without damage to
the car’s body.
 Cornering Brake Control (CBC) increases
vehicle stability when braking gently in a fast
bend. During braking manoeuvres, the load on
the rear wheels is reduced, which can lead to
oversteering ( ). In brake manoeuvres that are
outside the ABS control range, CBC addresses
this tendency using asymmetric brake pressure
control ( ) in order to create a stabilising
counterforce ( ).
 Runflat tyres feature reinforced side walls
allowing them to maintain their shape and rim
position even after loss of pressure (standard
for   " light-alloy wheels and above)*.
 Runfl at indicator minimises the risks
associated with tyre failures. A lamp in the
instrument panel indicates any drop in tyre
pressure. If the pressure loss is severe, an
acoustic warning is triggered.
 BMW restraint system for driver and front
passenger: this combination of three-point
seatbelt, belt tensioner, belt force limiter and
active headrest ensures optimised restraint in
the event of a collision.
 Adaptive Headlights with variable light
distribution, incl. cornering lights, feature
moving headlights that optimise road illumination
in bends. This enhances safety when driving at
night or in bad visibility. Sensors register the
steering angle, yaw rate and vehicle speed,
and the direction of the headlight beams is
automatically adjusted to match the calculated
layout of the bend.
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Airbag system: in a BMW, all safety features
complement each other perfectly. So, in the
event of a collision, only the airbags that are
needed are deployed. Six airbags offer specific
protection: the driver and front passenger
airbags, the front-to-rear head airbags, and the
front side airbags.
 Door reinforcements provide maximum
occupant protection in the event of a side
impact. Added strength is provided by diagonal
safety bars in the doors.
 Lightweight chassis with double-joint
spring-strut front axle and five-link rear
suspension. Many of the chassis components
are made of aluminium, to ensure excellent
ground contact and the highest degree of
driving safety.