2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive vs. 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible

To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive and 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive and 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe 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, 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 335 i Coupe xDrive 2012 BMW 335 is Convertible
Make BMW BMW
Model 335 335
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2979 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 1300 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.6 mm 89.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1625 kg 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 4624 mm 4624 mm
Vehicle Width 1783 mm 1783 mm
Vehicle Height 1394 mm 1372 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 57 L


 

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