2009 BMW 128 128i specs & colors
2dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe 128i $29,400
- 2dr Cpe 128i SULEV $29,400
- 2dr Conv 128i $34,000
- 2dr Conv 128i SULEV $34,000
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Savanna Beige
Black
Gray
Taupe
Coral Red
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 180 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 70 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 200 @ 2750 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 230 @ 6500 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 252.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 5 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 392.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.32 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.46 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.94 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.66 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut Type |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Fully Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/50R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/50R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3252 lbs |
| Trunk Volume | 10 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 56.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.6 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 172.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 32.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 37.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.3 in |
| On-board computer -inc: check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display, trip computer | Standard |
| Front side-impact airbags | Standard |
| 17" x 7" star spoke light alloy wheels (style 256) -inc: P205/50R17 run-flat all-season tires | Standard |
| All-position 3-point safety belt system -inc: front pretensioners & force limiters, all-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR) | Standard |
| 3-channel FM diversity antenna | Standard |
| Locking glove box | Standard |
| Rear defogger | Standard |
| Halogen automatic headlights | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers | Standard |
| Interior trunk release handle | Standard |
| Remote trunk release | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: radio data system (RDS), auxiliary audio input, Auto-Store | Standard |
| Central locking system -inc: double-lock feature, 2-step unlock | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Prep for satellite radio | Standard |
| Interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Halogen free-form foglights | Standard |
| Double-pivot spring & strut-type front suspension | Standard |
| Front cupholders | Standard |
| High gloss black trim | Standard |
| Lined illuminated luggage compartment | Standard |
| Pwr front windows -inc: 1-touch open/close | Standard |
| Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light | Standard |
| Pwr outlet | Standard |
| 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine -inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Crash sensor -inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on | Standard |
| Folding front center armrest -inc: integrated storage | Standard |
| 8-way manual front bucket seats -inc: 2-way adjustable headrests & passenger seat height adjuster | Standard |
| Programmable daytime running lights | Standard |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear center console -inc: fold-down armrest, storage bin | Standard |
| Electronic pwr steering w/Servotronic pwr assist | Standard |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers | Standard |
| Service interval indicator -inc: miles-to-service readout | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain head protection system | Standard |
| 2-way pwr glass moonroof -inc: one-touch operation, sliding sunshade, wind deflector | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
| LATCH attachments for rear seats | Standard |
| Chrome line trim | Standard |
| Coded driveaway protection | Standard |
| 5-link fully independent rear suspension | Standard |
| Dynamic brake control | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Electronic throttle control | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Leatherette seat trim | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Heated pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Adaptive brakelights | Standard |
| Hi-fi sound system -inc: (10) speakers | Standard |
| Sports steering wheel | Standard |
| Front door storage compartments | Standard |
| Integrated rear decklid spoiler | Standard |
| Heated retractable windshield washer jets | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Chrome-plated exhaust tips | Standard |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: auto air recirculation w/pollen detection activation, micro-filter, recall of individual user settings, heat-at-rest function | Standard |
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