328i vs 335i

GMe90 · 06-19-2014, 10:47 PM

When people talk about the power difference between the 328i and 335i, they are referring more to the acceleration difference between the two, not speed. Any modern car can cruise 90+ mph. The difference in acceleration between the 335i and 328i is huge, and that's what makes the 335i more fun to drive. I have owned both, so I don't have a dog in the fight. Both are great cars. But if you are looking for the "ultimate driving machine," then the 335i is the clear winner.

Meeni · 06-20-2014, 12:57 AM

335 cost more money and even if it is not as bad as it sounds here (problems always echo more in these sort of forums), turbo failure is a real, expensive possibility.

328 cost also a good chunk of money on maintenance, but is pretty much immune to catastrophic failures that cost an arm and a leg.

The turbo engine and the NA engine have very different character. Of course the 335 has more power, but the NA engine is very fun if you dig into the RPM. The 328 comes with the (somewhat) inferior GM auto trans, while the 335 has the excellent ZF trans.

You need to try for yourself, there is no definitive answer to your question.

AlexMilwaukee · 06-20-2014, 08:49 AM

If you are going to spend the money to get a BMW, get the 335i. If you want a nice riding car that is not quick, get something other than the 328.

-Don't even think about getting all wheel drive on the 335. All you need is winter tires
-Take your time and get the color and options that you want.
-Don't be afraid of all these maintenance things, part of it is how you drive, part of it is luck, and also there are many things that you will be able to fix on your own with your own time and money. Granted I am assuming you or your significant other have another car as well

InControl · 06-20-2014, 08:57 AM

Both need to be driven differently, 335i accelerates faster, true, but 328i does everything else better, and is thus declared the superior of the two

Delta0311 · 06-20-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Both need to be driven differently, 335i accelerates faster, true, but 328i does everything else better, and is thus declared the superior of the two

LOL yeah the 328 looks good even when it's getting smoked by a Civic SI or in case of a 325, a school bus filled with kids on their way to fat camp.

BMDoublYou · 06-20-2014, 09:14 AM

If you don't have money for repairing a car, you should not be driving it. Nobody knows your situation better then you do, go test drive both, and see which one you like, there is no clear cut winner, as both appeal to different markets. See which product makes you happier, which trade offs you can live with, make a decision, and carry on with life

Johnny Boost · 06-20-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Both need to be driven differently, 335i accelerates faster, true, but 328i does everything else better, and is thus declared the superior of the two

Slower car with less standards options = superior

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

LOL yeah the 328 looks good even when it's getting smoked by a Civic SI or in case of a 325, a school bus filled with kids on their way to fat camp.

Are you a troll?? 335 gets smoked by ford GT - so what? It doesn't prove or disprove a thing. What part of other than the acceleration superiority of the 328i over 335i do you disagree?

jt335i · 06-20-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BMDoublYou

If you don't have money for repairing a car, you should not be driving it. Nobody knows your situation better then you do, go test drive both, and see which one you like, there is no clear cut winner, as both appeal to different markets. See which product makes you happier, which trade offs you can live with, make a decision, and carry on with life

+1

Don't ask just do it! Doo it now!

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Slower car with less standards options = superior

So an extra option you pay more for that you can get on both models makes one model better over the other. GL in life with that logic

Johnny Boost · 06-20-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

So an extra option you pay more for that you can get on both models makes one model better over the other. GL in life with that logic

You just compared a BMW to a mustang and you are talking about flawed logic.... Any ways there are multiple people that went from 328 to 335 IN THIS THREAD that say 335 is the way to go so maybe you should argue with them instead.

Delta0311 · 06-20-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Are you a troll?? 335 gets smoked by ford GT - so what? It doesn't prove or disprove a thing. What part of other than the acceleration superiority of the 328i over 335i do you disagree?

No I am someone that owned a 328, tuned it, and eventually traded it in for a 335. Yes the 328 is a nice car but come the fuck on it does not do anything better than a 328 and like someone posted above, standard it comes with less options like NO HIDs (E90). The thing I love about the 328 was the engine sound when paired with a performance exhaust and the fact that it required less maintenance. A base E90 328 is completely stripped down and does not even have leather seats let alone xenon headlights.

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

You just compared a BMW to a mustang and you are talking about flawed logic.... Any ways there are multiple people that went from 328 to 335 IN THIS THREAD that say 335 is the way to go so maybe you should argue with them instead.

Read the thread sleepy. The mustang was in response to civic comment. Another great logic. So if a lot of people jump off the cliff I can count on you to follow the herd

I am yet to hear a valid basis/argument how/why 335i is better.

Johnny Boost · 06-20-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Read the thread sleepy. The mustang was in response to civic comment. Another great logic. So if a lot of people jump off the cliff I can count on you to follow the herd

I am yet to hear a valid basis/argument how/why 335i is better.

Ignorance is bliss. Enjoy your 328 big guy LOL

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

No I am someone that owned a 328, tuned it, and eventually traded it in for a 335. Yes the 328 is a nice car but come the fuck on it does not do anything better than a 328 and like someone posted above, standard it comes with less options like NO HIDs. The thing I love about the 328 was the engine sound when paired with a performance exhaust and the fact that it required less maintenance.

No HIDs? My 2013 LCI e92 has them. Comes standard on all LCI coupes.

Delta0311 · 06-20-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Read the thread sleepy. The mustang was in response to civic comment. Another great logic. So if a lot of people jump off the cliff I can count on you to follow the herd

I am yet to hear a valid basis/argument how/why 335i is better.

Yeah a stock E9x 328 will get taken off the line by a Civic SI, which is a car that is technically not in the same league as the BMW. The Mustang GT is a muscle car that is designed for drag racing, that is something that a M3 is for not a 335. Also the GT comes with about 400hp (not 100% sure) stock. The 335 was designed for all around performance.

Delta0311 · 06-20-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

No HIDs? My 2013 LCI e92 has them. Comes standard on all LCI coupes.

I'm talking about the E90

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Ignorance is bliss. Enjoy your 328 big guy LOL

I do enjoy my e92. Enjoy yours too, it's a great car.

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

I'm talking about the E90

I'm talking about the e92.

InControl · 06-20-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Yeah a stock E9x 328 will get taken off the line by a Civic SI, which is a car that is technically not in the same league as the BMW. The Mustang GT is a muscle car that is designed for drag racing, that is something that a M3 is for not a 335. Also the GT comes with about 400hp (not 100% sure) stock. The 335 was designed for all around performance.

Flaw logic no need to defend. Anybody stating a car accelerates faster is therefore better is a moron. Why should this one measure make a car better, or any other one measure. A car is measured on a number of features and measures, and based on combination is evaluated. For me, the fact that LCI e92 328i vs the same model 335i is lighter, revs higher and sounds better doing so, and on top of that is more reliable makes it better. Simple

Delta0311 · 06-20-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

No HIDs? My 2013 LCI e92 has them. Comes standard on all LCI coupes.

Actually no HIDs come standard on ALL E92 and E92s regardless if they are LCI or not.

And my car is better because it has 2 exhaust and a turbo.

If you have to similarly equipped cars but one puts out 230hp and about 190/200lbs of torque vs one with 300/300 which one would you go with?

Fortyb · 06-20-2014, 10:07 AM

More power..More Problems.. Been there done that.. I love my money in my pocket and i Love my 328.

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GMe90 Captain 356 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe, ZSP, Premium Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Knoxville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [6.00] 2007 BMW 328i [10.00]	When people talk about the power difference between the 328i and 335i, they are referring more to the acceleration difference between the two, not speed. Any modern car can cruise 90+ mph. The difference in acceleration between the 335i and 328i is huge, and that's what makes the 335i more fun to drive. I have owned both, so I don't have a dog in the fight. Both are great cars. But if you are looking for the "ultimate driving machine," then the 335i is the clear winner.
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	335 cost more money and even if it is not as bad as it sounds here (problems always echo more in these sort of forums), turbo failure is a real, expensive possibility. 328 cost also a good chunk of money on maintenance, but is pretty much immune to catastrophic failures that cost an arm and a leg. The turbo engine and the NA engine have very different character. Of course the 335 has more power, but the NA engine is very fun if you dig into the RPM. The 328 comes with the (somewhat) inferior GM auto trans, while the 335 has the excellent ZF trans. You need to try for yourself, there is no definitive answer to your question.
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AlexMilwaukee First Lieutenant 16 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2008 AW Saddle Brown 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	If you are going to spend the money to get a BMW, get the 335i. If you want a nice riding car that is not quick, get something other than the 328. -Don't even think about getting all wheel drive on the 335. All you need is winter tires -Take your time and get the color and options that you want. -Don't be afraid of all these maintenance things, part of it is how you drive, part of it is luck, and also there are many things that you will be able to fix on your own with your own time and money. Granted I am assuming you or your significant other have another car as well
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Fortyb M-GAM3 240 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntsville,Al/WHO DAT iTrader: (3)	More power..More Problems.. Been there done that.. I love my money in my pocket and i Love my 328. __________________ Car Enthusiast.
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