535i Sedan

2012 535i Sedan - A perfect balance of everything that matters.
A perfect balance of everything that matters.
Starting at $52,500 MSRP
3.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology
300 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
30 mpg hwy*
*EPA-estimated figures only.
Your actual mileage will vary.

Standard Features
Performance and efficiency
3.0-liter, dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve, 300-hp inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, piezo direct fuel injection, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timingDirect ignition system with knock control
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)Auto Start-Stop function
Brake Energy Regeneration system6-speed manual transmission
Handling, ride and braking
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and brake pad wear indicators
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steeringDynamic 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
Exterior and aerodynamics
Radial Spoke (Style 237) 18 x 8.0 light alloy wheels, 245/45 run-flat1 all-season tires2Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, LED Corona headlight-rings and Cornering Lights
Front foglightsRain-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 mirrorsDakota Leather upholstery and door trim
Dark Wood trimOpen storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage
Fold-up rear seat center armrestFloormats
Comfort and convenience
Engine Start/Stop button with Keyless-go feature2-way power moonroof with remote, expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding 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 lockAutomatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filtersAutomatic 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 exitAutomatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and exterior side-view mirrors
Ambiance lightingInterior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and rightDual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Dual cupholders in front and rearAutomatic headlight on/off control
Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk releasePower outlet in front passenger's footwell, front center console storage compartment, rear center console, and in trunk
Additional 12-V power outletsGlove 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)3Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped3), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard and optional services)
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometeriDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons
Condition-Based Service display with additional functions accessible through iDrive systemService Interval Indicator and expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
Tire Pressure MonitorRear-window defroster
Dynamic Cruise Control4Black Panel Display
Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, MP3 capabilities, and 10-speaker, multichannel high-fidelity sound system incorporating an analog amplifier with 180-watt output power. The system includes 3 tweeters, 5 midrange speakers and one central bass speaker located under each front seatHD Radio™ with "multicast" FM station reception
iPod® and USB adapterSatellite radio preparation
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 deployment3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
Active Head Restraints for driver and front passengerFront- and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS)
Front-seat side-impact airbagsAcoustic safety-belt warning
Front safety belts with automatic pretensionersLATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impactsBMW'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 lightsAnti-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 your authorized BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic featureAdaptive Brakelights
BMW Assist™ Safety Plan with Bluetooth® wireless technology: includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService, Mobile Office features5; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (for complete details, visit bmwassist.com)
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 Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles, can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and suspension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with low-profile tires.
  • 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.
  • 5 Not all mobile phones are compatible with Mobile Office, and some compatible phones support a limited number of Mobile Office functions. For the complete list of compatible mobile phones and the details regarding which Mobile Office functions are supported by each phone, please visit bmwusa.com/bluetooth.