are 335xi quicker than 335i in a striaght line?

dxb335d · 07-20-2007, 11:08 AM

out of interest.

we dont get the any wd 3 series in the uk!!

why have some of you chose the 335xi over the 2wd??? what advantages in reality?

surely its heavier and slightly slower to 60mph?

thanks

Carl

ik999 · 07-20-2007, 11:15 AM

The 335xi is faster to 60 than the 335i, but slower at higher speeds.

the 335i should handle better, being rwd and lighter.

The main advantage of awd is being able to drive well in rain, snow and ice. If it's awd you want, Audi is better.

elucas730 · 07-20-2007, 11:29 AM

I believe according to the brochure, they have the xi at .1 faster to 60. This is because with AWD, you can rev up to 5000rpms or so and drop the clutch, giving you an optimum launch on street tires. However, I have seen magazines and people here time their 335i 0-60 at 4.8s, and have not seen an xi post anything faster than that (yet). Either way, after 60, the AWD version (which is heavier and also has more hp lost throught the drivetrain) will be slower.

ElCapitan · 07-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ik999

The 335xi is faster to 60 than the 335i, but slower at higher speeds.

the 335i should handle better, being rwd and lighter.

The main advantage of awd is being able to drive well in rain, snow and ice. If it's awd you want, Audi is better.

I would take a xDrive equiped vehicle over a similar Quattro equiped vehicle any day of the week. Thank you very much.

Kruz · 07-20-2007, 12:16 PM

+1

canucklion · 07-20-2007, 12:23 PM

335xi and the .2 sec myth

335xi faster than 335i

New 335xi faster than the 335i??

anyone know what 0-60 in a 335xi steptronic sedan is?

335xi faster than 335i sedan ? Any truth to this ?

dxb335d · 07-20-2007, 12:28 PM

yes i agree the xi will be slower 'on the roll' due to moe trans losses

im trying to explain this to some people in the uk section the same thing about the rs4, it may beat the new m3 to 60 but after that the m3 will win i beleive

Carl

elucas730 · 07-20-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

yes i agree the xi will be slower 'on the roll' due to moe trans losses

im trying to explain this to some people in the uk section the same thing about the rs4, it may beat the new m3 to 60 but after that the m3 will win i beleive

Carl

If they call themselves car enthusiasts but don't understand AWD-launching and drivetrain loss, then they are not worth talking to.

Jimbert · 07-20-2007, 01:37 PM

When I test drove a couple steptronic 335i's, one with the sport pkg and one without, I noticed that both of them engaged the traction control (not right off the line, but while accelerating) when I floored the accelerator . At first I didn't realize what was happening, just noticing that they shifted before reaching redline. Then I realized what it was. So that means that both of them were traction-limited in their acceleration. Not very surprising. At that time, I did not know how to entirely disengage traction control.

On my 335xi, the traction control does not have to engage, because it can transfer some of the power to the front wheels.

So I think the xi can very well accelerate faster, at least to 60, than the i.

335 FTMFW · 07-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElCapitan

I would take a xDrive equiped vehicle over a similar Quattro equiped vehicle any day of the week. Thank you very much.

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ik999 Lieutenant 25 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e90 335i f32 435xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gta iTrader: (0)	The 335xi is faster to 60 than the 335i, but slower at higher speeds. the 335i should handle better, being rwd and lighter. The main advantage of awd is being able to drive well in rain, snow and ice. If it's awd you want, Audi is better.
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elucas730 I'm just here for the turbo 3 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2004 STi, 2007 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apalachin, NY iTrader: (0)	I believe according to the brochure, they have the xi at .1 faster to 60. This is because with AWD, you can rev up to 5000rpms or so and drop the clutch, giving you an optimum launch on street tires. However, I have seen magazines and people here time their 335i 0-60 at 4.8s, and have not seen an xi post anything faster than that (yet). Either way, after 60, the AWD version (which is heavier and also has more hp lost throught the drivetrain) will be slower. __________________ Current Rides: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan 6MT Montego Blue, 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (for sale), 2004 Mazda RX-8 6MT Fondly Remember: 1988 Porsche 924S, 1992 Mitsu 3000GT SL, 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i
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Jimbert Jim 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335xi, M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagan, Minnesota iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i xDRIVE COUPE [0.00]	When I test drove a couple steptronic 335i's, one with the sport pkg and one without, I noticed that both of them engaged the traction control (not right off the line, but while accelerating) when I floored the accelerator . At first I didn't realize what was happening, just noticing that they shifted before reaching redline. Then I realized what it was. So that means that both of them were traction-limited in their acceleration. Not very surprising. At that time, I did not know how to entirely disengage traction control. On my 335xi, the traction control does not have to engage, because it can transfer some of the power to the front wheels. So I think the xi can very well accelerate faster, at least to 60, than the i. __________________ Jim 2012 335xi, Mineral White, Coral Red Leather, auto, M sport pkg, nav
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