2008 BMW 335 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
