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2011 BMW 3 Series

Convertibles are not available with side curtain airbags like the coupe and sedan. Convertibles do get side airbag head extensions.

Safety features include: electronic stability system, antilock brakes, active front head restraints, side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags (not available on convertible) and other.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Four-wheel ABS brakesStandard
4 ABS channelsStandard
Brake assistStandard
Four-wheel disc brakesStandard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakesStandard
Daytime running lightsStandard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsStandard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbagsStandard
Driver and passenger side airbag head extensionAvailable
Knee airbagAvailable
Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbagAvailable
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensorStandard
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensionersStandard
Front seat-integrated seatbeltsAvailable
Locking fuel flap included with power door locksStandard
Side-impact barsStandard
Remote activated perimeter/approach lightsStandard
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doorsStandard
Rear child safety locksAvailable
Ignition disableStandard
Security systemAvailable
Tracker systemAvailable
Stability controlDSC
ABS and driveline traction controlStandard
Manual front head restraintsStandard
Adjustable front head restraints with tiltStandard
Anti-whiplash front head restraintsStandard
2 (3) manual adjustable rear head restraintsStandard

IIHS Crash-Test Ratings
Frontal
OverallGood
ChestGood
Head/NeckGood
Left Leg/FootGood
RestraintsGood
Right Leg/FootGood
Structure/safety cageGood
Side
OverallGood
Driver Head and NeckGood
Driver Head ProtectionGood
Driver Pelvis/LegAcceptable
Driver TorsoAcceptable
Rear Passenger Head and NeckGood
Rear Passenger Head ProtectionGood
Rear Passenger Pelvis/LegGood
Rear Passenger TorsoGood
Structure/safety cageAcceptable
Rear
OverallGood
Dynamic RatingGood
Seat Head/Restraint GeometryGood

* Results may vary with airbag options