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Crash Test Ratings

Crash Test Results for the 2008 BMW 3 Series 4-DR. w/SAB
 
Side impact air bags Curtain, Torso
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Vehicle curb weight 3362

  Driver Passenger
FRONTAL CRASH 4 4
Head Injury Criterion 406 494
Chest Deceleration (g's) 53 57
*Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) 97/437 559/309
*not used in calculating frontal star rating.

  Front Seat Rear Seat
SIDE CRASH 5 5
*Head Injury Criterion 300 240
Thoracic Trauma Index 53 45
Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 82 39
*not used in calculating side star rating

ROLLOVER 4
Static Stability Factor 1.44
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive RWD
Tire size P205/55R16

AIR BAGS
Driver Air Bag N/A
Passenger Air Bag N/A
SAB - Head Protection Std Curtain Bag For Rows 1and 2
SAB - Chest Protection Std Torso Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out of Position Testing Meets Requirements
Advanced Air Bag Systems Std
Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A

BELTS AND HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjustable Upper Belt -- front N/A
Adjustable Upper Belt -- rear N/A
Seat Belt Extenders N/A
Additional Webbing Inches -- Driver 8
Additional Webbing Inches -- Passenger 8
Pretensioner Std Front
Energy Management Feature Std Front
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Std
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Std
Rear Seat Head Restraint Std
Dynamic Head Restraint N/A

DRIVING SAFETY
4-Wheel ABS Std
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Traction Control Std
Tire Pressure Monitor Std
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors Opt
Daytime Running Lights Std
Auto Door Locks Opt
Automatic Crash Notification Opt
Safety Power Windows N/A

OTHER
Built In Child Seats N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Std
Interior Trunk Release Std
Anti Theft Features Std Passive Immobilizer Only
 
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