Engine: 3.0-liter dohc I6

Engine Options: 230-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 300-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual or automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front and front-seat side airbags, roof-mounted curtain air bags covering both rows, 3-point harness for all seating positions, child seat tether anchors and LATCH system, anti-lock brakes, dynamic stability control, run-flat tires and tire-pressure monitor system, adaptive brake lights, daytime running lights

Optional Safety Equipment: active cruise control, rear park distance control, cold weather package with headlamp washers, xDrive all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Regensburg, Germany

Model Tested: BMW 335i Coupe ($40,600)

Standard Equipment: leatherette upholstery, automatic climate control with air conditioning, 8-way power front seats with memory for driver's side, power windows, dark burl walnut trim (with light poplar, gray poplar or brushed aluminum as no-cost options), remote locks, start/stop button, rechargeable flashlight in glove box, title and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, power moonroof, Logic7 audio system with 13 speakers, split and folding rear seats, 18-inch wheels with run-flat tires, Xenon adaptive headlamps, fog lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers with heated washer jets, power and heated exterior mirrors, ground lighting in door handles, dual chrome exhaust tips, chrome-trimmed doorsill plates

Options as Tested: Premium package ($2,450), Sport package ($1,000), heated front seats ($500)

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5800

Torque: 300 @ 1400-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/28

Wheelbase: 108.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 180.3/70.2/54.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.1/59.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.1/55.3/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.1/51.9/33.7 inches

Trunk Volume: 11.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 4.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3571 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 225/40R18 front, 255/35R18 rear

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 15.9 Gallons