335d vs. 335i high rez video review - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Ulrikgm · 12-01-2006, 06:15 AM

http://www.kabeleins.de/auto/tests/artikel/07842/

click the video in the corner.

Really nice:rocks:

john0213 · 12-01-2006, 06:27 AM

Damn too bad i don't know german, the graphic is already enough to make my mouth waters~!!!

bmwexecutive · 12-01-2006, 06:52 AM

Very cool video.

2GPP · 12-01-2006, 07:14 AM

Good video! What is the verdict on performance? 335d or 335i?
I am waiting for the Sport model to be released in the UK circa March 07.

Ulrikgm · 12-01-2006, 07:38 AM

The verdict is that the 335i is the best engine but the 335d is also very good and it is cheaper to run both in fuel and servicing. Further they are saying that the diesel is Amazing for autobane.

Dave_3 · 12-01-2006, 07:41 AM

They eventually sway to the 335i placing it first. They think it is very slightly more nimble and like the sound.

As a "Sport Coupé" the 335i is a cracker but, as the Video shows, the 335D is a very, very close equivalent for sporty involvement (335D +ve: torque, Economy -ve: A little handling finesse lost in extremis, sporty soundtrack).

There was not so much bewtween flat out acceleration (335i is slightly faster in acceleration and shorter at braking) - it was more in the way that the power and torque is delivered.

It all boils down to personal preference. If you want to hoon around at high revs with a lovely soundtrack get the 335i, want to ride a wave of monster torque in surreal calm with stunning economy get the 335D.

Doubt most people will ever drive either on the roads like that, no matter what they tell you.

I'm collecting my E92 335D this Tuesday.

So can give objective feedback soon.

D.

2GPP · 12-01-2006, 08:02 AM

Dave - look forward to the feedback on the 335d. In the "real world" I think the 335d is likely to be the better car. In terms of differences in handling I agree most will never be able to tell the difference...most will never be able to find the handling limits of a Mk1 Escort!! Bet you have some fun in that! Brings back memories of my youth with a Mk2 Escort (Coupe!!) blasting around back roads in Aberdeenshire...that was when 90BHP was "quick" and the recently released XR3 (carb not injection) at 105BHP was positively rapid!!

Cheers

Rubber Ducky · 12-01-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john0213

Damn too bad i don't know german, the graphic is already enough to make my mouth waters~!!!

Copy the link, paste it into a Google search box, and hit 'Translate this page.' Works for me...

Dave_3 · 12-01-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2GPP

In terms of differences in handling I agree most will never be able to tell the difference...most will never be able to find the handling limits of a Mk1 Escort!! Bet you have some fun in that! Brings back memories of my youth with a Mk2 Escort (Coupe!!) blasting around back roads in Aberdeenshire...that was when 90BHP was "quick" and the recently released XR3 (carb not injection) at 105BHP was positively rapid!!

Indeed the MK1 is an absolute blast. Light, no engine managment (computers or fly-by-wires), traction control, ABS etc. etc. If it ends up in the hedgerows it was SOLELY because the driver ran out of talent.

But it drifts on command like directly wired up to your brain

It is fantastic to blast about in. A real breath of fresh air after all these super safe modern cars. See below. That's my RS2000.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubber Ducky

Copy the link, paste it into a Google search box, and hit 'Translate this page.' Works for me...

But that doesn't actually work for the Video

Dave

Russellnyc · 12-01-2006, 11:46 AM

How come the cars in the video have sport package steering paddles but non-sport wheels?

Dave_3 · 12-01-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Russellnyc

How come the cars in the video have sport package steering paddles but non-sport wheels?

We don't have a "Sport Package". I think that is an American thing. We are limited to 155mph, when required, with all models ...

Most countries have slightly different packages with different mixes of options.

The 335i and 335D are fitted with Sport Suspension (about 25mm lower), the wheels as seen in the Video, and the multi-function sport wheel as standard in Switzerland. The paddles are options in some European countries (cost something like 100CHF for mine).

D.

Robin Hood · 12-01-2006, 12:22 PM

repost. I already posted this a few weeks ago. No worries though.

Dave_3 · 12-01-2006, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

repost. I already posted this a few weeks ago. No worries though.

Yes, saw that but just as good second time around

D.

mazz · 01-09-2007, 10:46 AM

I got a answer..from the video ,ulrikegm has indicated the address..thanks..

12-01-2006, 06:15 AM	#1
Ulrikgm Private Drives: 407 hdi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	335d vs. 335i high rez video review http://www.kabeleins.de/auto/tests/artikel/07842/ click the video in the corner. Really nice:rocks:

12-01-2006, 07:14 AM	#4
2GPP Private First Class Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: South, UK Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Good video! What is the verdict on performance? 335d or 335i? I am waiting for the Sport model to be released in the UK circa March 07. __________________ E91 335i M Sport

12-01-2006, 07:41 AM	#6
Dave_3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO Posts: 1,750 iTrader: (0)	They eventually sway to the 335i placing it first. They think it is very slightly more nimble and like the sound. As a "Sport Coupé" the 335i is a cracker but, as the Video shows, the 335D is a very, very close equivalent for sporty involvement (335D +ve: torque, Economy -ve: A little handling finesse lost in extremis, sporty soundtrack). There was not so much bewtween flat out acceleration (335i is slightly faster in acceleration and shorter at braking) - it was more in the way that the power and torque is delivered. It all boils down to personal preference. If you want to hoon around at high revs with a lovely soundtrack get the 335i, want to ride a wave of monster torque in surreal calm with stunning economy get the 335D. Doubt most people will ever drive either on the roads like that, no matter what they tell you. I'm collecting my E92 335D this Tuesday. So can give objective feedback soon. D. __________________ EX - 03 Jag S-Type 4.2 : Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : Arrived Full-Spec 335D E92

12-01-2006, 08:02 AM	#7
2GPP Private First Class Drives: E91 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: South, UK Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Dave - look forward to the feedback on the 335d. In the "real world" I think the 335d is likely to be the better car. In terms of differences in handling I agree most will never be able to tell the difference...most will never be able to find the handling limits of a Mk1 Escort!! Bet you have some fun in that! Brings back memories of my youth with a Mk2 Escort (Coupe!!) blasting around back roads in Aberdeenshire...that was when 90BHP was "quick" and the recently released XR3 (carb not injection) at 105BHP was positively rapid!! Cheers __________________ E91 335i M Sport

12-01-2006, 11:46 AM	#10
Russellnyc Razor sharp handling Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	How come the cars in the video have sport package steering paddles but non-sport wheels? __________________ 1997 E36 328is Arctic Silver: 1997-2003 100k Mi. SOLD 2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe Lake Silver: 2003-present 35k Mi. SOLD 2006 Lotus Elise Polar Blue/Red 2007 E92 335i Spacegrau/Coral/Al \| ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA/PDC/NAV Broken in

12-01-2006, 06:27 AM	#2
john0213 The Allergy Season Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (1)	Damn too bad i don't know german, the graphic is already enough to make my mouth waters~!!!

12-01-2006, 06:52 AM	#3
bmwexecutive Banned Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,454 iTrader: (4)	Very cool video.

12-01-2006, 07:38 AM	#5
Ulrikgm Private Drives: 407 hdi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 90 iTrader: (0)	The verdict is that the 335i is the best engine but the 335d is also very good and it is cheaper to run both in fuel and servicing. Further they are saying that the diesel is Amazing for autobane.

12-01-2006, 12:22 PM	#12
Robin Hood Old B@stard Drives: E90 M3, F10 535i on order Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nederland, Europe Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (0)	repost. I already posted this a few weeks ago. No worries though. __________________

01-09-2007, 10:46 AM	#14
mazz Enlisted Member Drives: e92 330i 2007,and LR discov.2 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: istanbul turkey Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	I got a answer..from the video ,ulrikegm has indicated the address..thanks..