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1998: the fourth generation - common rail direct injection, VALVETRONIC and BMW xDrive
The fourth-generation BMW 3-Series was launched in May 1998 and brought with it another hike in output, comfort and safety. The new model was four centimetres (approx. 1.5 in.) longer and wider th ...

Bluetooth audio
At a glance ▷ Music files on external devices such as audio devices or mobile phones can be played back via Bluetooth. Use of a mobile phone as an audio source ▷ The sound is output ...

The concept
After the mobile phone is paired once with the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated via iDrive, the steering wheel buttons and via voiceactivated command. A paired mobile phone is automati ...