[Technic]

F8x has new NBT iDrive. E9x M3 had the CIC iDrive.

NBT = 1 USB port standard, 1 USB port optional (6NS baseplate/Connect snap-in USB) =2 USB ports for music (USB music and Connect snap-in USB), 1 USB for dual-mode (USB music/data) = both USB ports in center console
CIC = 2 USB ports standard, 1 USB port optional (6NR baseplate/Media snap-in USB) = 2 USB ports for music, 1 USB port for HDD data up/downloading = 2 USB ports in center console (music and Media snap-in USB), 1 USB port in glovebox (data)

To use iPod/iPhone with NBT in Europe, use either Bluetooth Audio or get 6NS and the iPhone Connect snap-in. The USB port (music/data) in the center console will be used for the European maps via USB stick.