Under the Hood
Both engines incorporate direct fuel injection and turbocharging. The xDrive35i uses a new 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder with one turbocharger, while the xDrive50i uses a 4.4-liter V-8 with two. Power ratings are unchanged on the new six-cylinder, but BMW says it is more efficient. BMW says both engines promise minimal turbo lag and a flat torque curve that begins under 2,000 rpm.
300-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 300 pounds-feet of torque
(xDrive35i)
400-hp, 4.4-liter eight-cylinder with 450 pounds-feet of torque (xDrive50i)
New eight-speed automatic transmission
xDrive's Dynamic Performance Control doles out power from front to rear and side
to side, at least among the rear wheels
Differential electronically varies power proactively from a full 50/50 lock to
as much as 100 percent going to either wheel to enhance performance and safety
Adaptive Drive system electronically alters suspension's stiffness between
sport- and comfort-oriented settings to suit different driving conditions
See also:
Brightness
Setting the brightness
To set the brightness of the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Brightness"
Brightness"
4. Turn the controller un ...
Camera
Rain, dirt, snow, or ice can impair camera operation.
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera is automatically cleaned together
with the headlamps ...
Enabling operation in the rear
Only possible via the iDrive in the front.
1. "Settings"
2. "Allow rear control"
3. Select the desired priority.
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