2009 BMW 335 d Touring vs. 2009 BMW 335 xi
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 d Touring and 2009 BMW 335 xi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 d Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 xi (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335 d Touring. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 xi should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335 d Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 d Touring weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 BMW 335 xi.
Because 2009 BMW 335 xi is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335 d Touring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 xi will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 BMW 335 d Touring (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335 xi. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 d Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335 xi. 2009 BMW 335 d Touring has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 xi has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 xi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 d Touring will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 d Touring | 2009 BMW 335 xi | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
