2011 BMW 335 is vs. 2011 BMW 335 d
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 is and 2011 BMW 335 d 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 is and 2011 BMW 335 d are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 is (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335 d. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 is should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335 d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 is weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 BMW 335 d. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 335 d (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335 is. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335 is. 2011 BMW 335 d has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 is has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 is will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 335 d will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW 335 is | 2011 BMW 335 d | |
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 | 320 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |