2011 BMW 335 i xDrive vs. 2011 BMW 335 is
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive and 2011 BMW 335 is were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive and 2011 BMW 335 is are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 is (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 is should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 is weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 335 is. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive 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, 2011 BMW 335 is (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 is will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 335 i xDrive | 2011 BMW 335 is | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
