IMMEDIATE

David J. Buchko
BMW Product Communications Manager
201-307-3789 / dave.buchko@bmwna.com

Gordon B. Keil
BMW Product Communications Specialist
201-307-3790 / gordon.keil@bmwna.com

2004 BMW 325Ci & 330Ci Models

Standard & Optional Features

Bold within table indicates new feature for 2004.

Performance & efficiency 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
DOHC 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine:
2.5-liter S S NA NA
3.0-liter NA NA S S
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Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing S S S S
Aluminum block & cylinder head S S S S
Dual resonance intake system S S S S
Electronic throttle system S S S S
Electronically controlled engine cooling S S S S
Direct ignition system with knock control S S S S
5-speed manual transmission S S NA NA
6-speed manual transmission NA NA S S
5-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission
with Adaptive Transmission Control,
selectable Sport & Manual modes OPT OPT OPT OPT

S – Standard OPT – Optional NA – Not available or not applicable

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– VANOS = VAriable NOckenwellen Steuerung = variable camshaft control, or variable valve
timing.
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Handling, ride & braking 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
Strut-type front suspension with forged-aluminum
lower arms, hydraulic cushions S S S S
Central Link rear suspension with aluminum upper
transverse links S S S S
Rear subframe on 4 mounts, with acoustically
decoupled mounting of suspension system S S S S
Acoustically decoupled final drive
with hydraulic rear mount S S S S
Front & rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars S S S S
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers S S S S
Sport suspension calibration S ZSP S ZSP
Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist
power steering S S S S
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Dynamic
Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning,
antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control
& cornering/braking stability enhancement S S S S
2
16 x 7.0 alloy wheels, Double Spoke design #88 S S NA NA
16 x 7.0 alloy wheels, Double Spoke design #98 NA NA S S
17 x 8.0 alloy wheels, Star Spoke design #119 ZSP ZSP NA NA
17 x 8.0 front / 17 x 8.5 rear alloy wheels,
M Double Spoke design #68M NA NA ZSP ZSP
18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 8.5 rear alloy wheels,
2-piece Double Spoke Composite design #71 NA NA OPT 3 OPT 3

S – Standard OPT – Optional NA – Not available or not applicable

ZSP – Sport Package

2
– BMW produces and offers a large number of wheel designs; each has a Design Number.
3
– Require Sport Package.
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Handling, ride & braking (cont.) 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
205/55R-16 H-rated all-season tires S S S S
205/50R-17 V-rated run-flat tires NA NA OPT OPT
225/45R-17 W-rated performance tires ZSP ZSP NA NA
225/45ZR-17 front / 245/40ZR-17 rear
performance tires NA NA ZSP ZSP
225/40ZR-18 front / 255/35ZR-18 rear
3
performance tires NA NA OPT OPT 3

Exterior & aerodynamics

Front & rear body-color bumpers S S S S
Halogen Free Form low-beam headlights S S S S
Xenon Adaptive headlights w/auto-leveling OPT OPT OPT OPT
Automatic headlight control S S S S
4 4 4
Daytime running lamps S S S S4
High-intensity headlight cleaning system ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Halogen Free Form front foglights S S S S
White turn-signal indicators ZSP ZSP ZSP ZSP
Adaptive brakelights S S S S
Rain-sensing windshield wipers, adjustable
moisture sensitivity, single-wipe operation S S S S
Heated windshield-washer jets S S S S
Metallic paint OPT OPT OPT OPT
Chrome grille slats S S S S
Body-color cowl air intakes, roof-seam trim strips,
side moldings & trunk lift grip S S S S
Chrome side -window trim S S S S
Chrome -tipped exhaust outlets S S S S
Fully lined softtop with magnesium hard cover
& heated rear window NA S NA NA

S – Standard OPT – Optional NA – Not available or not applicable

ZSP – Sport Package

4
– Selectable via Vehicle Memory System (programming by BMW Center).
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Exterior & aerodynamics (cont.) 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
Fully lined, fully automatic power softtop with heated
rear window NA ZPP NA S
Convertible wind deflector NA C NA C
Removable hardtop NA OPT NA OPT

Ergonomics, luxury & convenience

Aluminum/rubber doorsill trim plates
with BMW lettering S S S S
Vehicle & Key Memory S S S S
Keyless entry with multi-function remote control: S S S S
Selective unlocking S4 S4 S4 S4
Remote trunk release S S S S
Dual power/heate d outside mirrors S S S S
Automatic-dimming inside rearview mirror ZPP ZPP ZPP ZPP
BMW Universal Transceiver (garage -door opener) C ZPP C ZPP
Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature,
actuation from remote control, automatic switch-
on when engine is turned off, separately controlled
left/right front & rear reading lights, front footwell
lighting &illuminated visor vanity mirrors S S S S
BMW Ambiance Lighting S S S S
Locking glove compartment with take -out flashlight S S S S
Leather-covered tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel
with fingertip cruise, audio & phone 5 controls S S S S
6-way adjustable front seats S NA NA NA
10-way front sport seats ZSP NA NA NA
8-way power front seats with 3-position driver’s - OPT/ NA S NA
6
seat & outside-mirror memo ry ZPP

S – Standard OPT – Optional NA – Not available or not applicable

ZPP – Premium Package ZSP – Sport Package

5
– When equipped with BMW Cellular Phone System (BMW Center-installed).
6
– Also includes automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for backing up.
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Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.) 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
10-way power front seats with 3-position driver’s-
seat & outside-mirror memory 6 NA S NA S
10-way power + 2-way manual front sport seats NA OPT/ NA OPT/
with 3-position driver’s -seat & ZPP+ ZPP+
outside -mirror memory 6 ZSP 7 ZSP 7
Fold-up front center armrest
with storage compartme nt S S S S
3-stage, thermostatically controlled OPT/ OPT/ OPT/ OPT
heated front seats ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Electronic analog instrumentation
with servo -motor operation S S S S
LCD main & trip odometers S S S S
Service Interval Indicator
with miles-to-service readout S S S S
Check Control monitor system (pictogram display) S S S S
4-function Onboard Computer with DVD database OPT OPT OPT OPT
Montana leather upholstery (seating surfaces,
door trim, handbrake grip/boot, shift-lever boot) OPT OPT OPT OPT
Leather shift knob S S S S
Titanium-finish interior trim S S S S
Myrtle wood interior trim OPT/ZPP OPT/ZPP
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Power windows with 1-touch operation , anti-
trapping feature, opening from remote,
opening & closing from exterior door lock S S S S
All-window switch with 1-touch open NA S NA S
Automatic climate control with microfilter ventilation
& automatic recirculation control S S S S

S – Standard OPT – Optional NA – Not available or not applicable

ZCW – Cold Weather Package ZPP – Premium Package ZSP – Sport Package

7
– When Premium & Sport Packages are combined, or when stand-alone power-seats option
& Sport Package are combined.
8
– Coupe – door windows 1-touch open/close, rear side windows 1-touch open; convertible
– driver’s window 1-touch open/close, all other windows 1-touch open.
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Ergonomics, luxury & convenience (cont.) 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
2-way power moonroof with sliding interior shade,
wind deflector, 1-touch open/close, opening from
remote, opening & closing from exterior lock OPT/ZPP OPT/ZPP
Anti-theft AM/FM/CD audio system with Radio Data
System, diversity antenna system S S NA NA
Harman Kardon audio system with upgraded
speakers including subwooofers, vehicle -speed-
sensitive equalization & Spatial Enhancement 9 OPT OPT S S
Sirius Satellite Radio C NA C NA
Cassette player instead of in-dash CD player NC NC NC NC
Pre-wiring for CD changer S S S S
6-disc CD changer C C C C
Pre-wiring for BMW Cellular Phone System S S S S
BMW Cellular Phone System C C C C
Dual front cupholde rs S S S S
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Console storage compartment S S S S 10
Seatback storage nets S S S S
Fold-up center rear armrest S NA S NA
Split folding rear seats S NA S NA
Ski bag ZCW ZCW ZCW ZCW
Fully finished trunk:
Reversible floormat to keep smaller cargo
from sliding S NA S NA
Variable softtop compartment NA S NA S
Drop-down toolkit S S S S
Interior trunk release S S S S
Full-use spare wheel & tire (alloy wheel) S NA S NA

S – Standard OPT – Optional NC – No-cost option C – BMW Center-installed

NA – Not available or not applicable
ZCW – Cold Weather Package ZPP – Premium Package

9
– Includes all features of standard 325Ci system.
10
– Configured as sunglasses compartment.
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Safety & security 325Ci 325Ci 330Ci 330Ci

Coupe Conv. Coupe Conv.
Dual-airbag Supplementary Restraint System
with 2-stage Smart Airbags S S S S
Height-adjustable front safety belts with automatic
tensioners & force limiters S S 11 S S 11
Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger
safety belts (for installation of child restraint seats) S S S S
Interlocking door anchoring system
for side impacts S S S S
Front -seat Head Protection System (HPS) S NA S NA
Rollover Protection System NA S NA S
Front -seat side -impact airbags S S S S
Rear-seat side-impact airbags OPT OPT OPT OPT
Integrated deployment logic for safety-belt tensioners,
airbags & post-impact safety measures S S S S
Battery Safety Terminal S S S S
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft
feature, selective unlocking S S S S
Coded Driveaway Protection S S S S
Pathway Lighting S4 S4 S4 S4
Pre-wiring for alarm system S S S S
Alarm system with operation from keyhead remote,
motion detector C C C C

S – Standard OPT – Optional C – BMW Center-installed

NA – Not available or not applicable

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– Combined power adjustment of head-restraint & belt height.
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