by: Ray

The ultimate driving machine in any kind of weather. Rain, snow, or shine will not stop you from enjoying BMW driving dynamics in a car with true punch. All new for 2013, is the F30 BMW 335i xDrive 4 door sedan. Sporting the famous N55 engine, utilizing 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve 300-hp (306 in EU) engine. Combining a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and direct fuel injection. Power is channeled to all 4 wheels via a standard 6 speed manual transmission, or an optional 8 speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

Multiple systems work in harmony to help keep your drive drama free in the worse road conditions. Some of the standard safety gear include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC).


Audi S4 is still the benchmark in an increasingly competitive market segment. While the xDrive system on the 335i, with an available M-sport package, takes the 3 series to the next level. A level in par with the very popular supercharged 3.0T Audi S4. The S4 might have a slight lead in power, but that might be only on paper with the introduction of the new BMW F30 chassis. The best way to stop this whole debate is to stop by a BMW center for a test drive before the white stuff fills up your driveway.


BMW 335i xDrive Sedan SPECIFICATIONS
No of doors / seats 4/5
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4624 / 1811 / 1434
Wheelbase mm 2810
Track, front/rear mm 1543 / 1582
Ground clearance 145
Turning circle m 11,7
Tank capacity appr ltr 60
Cooling system incl heater ltr 6,7 (7,2)
Engine oil1) ltr 6,5
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1580 (1590) / 1655 (1665)
Max load to DIN kg 540
Max permissible kg 2130 (2120)
Max axle load, front / rear kg 1035 / 1160
Max trailer load (12%), kg 1800 / 750
braked / unbraked
Max roofload / max download kg 75 / 75
Luggage comp ltr 480
Air drag cd x A 0,30 x 2,20

POWERPLANT (ENGINE):
Configuration/No of cyls/valves In line / 6 / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with twin-scroll turbocharging, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and fully variable valve control (VALVETRONIC)
Capacity, effective cc 2979
Stroke / bore mm 89,6 / 84,0
Compression ratio :1 10,2
Fuel min ROZ 91
Max output kW/hp 225 / 306
at rpm 5800-6000
Max torque Nm/lb-ft 400
at rpm 1200-5000

SUSPENSION AND DRIVING DYNAMICS:
Suspension, front Double-joint spring strut axle in aluminium with displaced castor, small positive steering roll radius, compensation of lateral forces, anti-dive
Suspension, rear Five-arm axle in lightweight steel
Brakes, front Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes / vented
Brakes, rear Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes / vented
Driving stability systems Standard: xDrive all-wheel-drive system, DSC incl ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Brake Assistant, Dry Braking, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant
Safety Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head airbags front and rear, three-point inertia-reel belts on all seats, with belt retainer, belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS), optional: Servotronic Function, Variable Sport Steering
Steering ratio, overall :1 15,2
Tyres, front/rear 225/50 R17 94 W
Wheels, front/rear 7,5J x 17 Light Alloy

CONNECTED DRIVE:
Comfort Optional: BMW Assist including information service, remote functions, Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW TeleServices, mobile device integration
Infotainment Optional: access to the internet, BMW Online incl Parkinfo, National Info,
Google directory search, news, realtime weather, BMW Routes, office functions,
Bluetooth audio streaming and music title update online, apps
Safety Optional: Adaptive Headlights with turning lights, variable light distribution and adaptive headlight range adjustment, high beam assistance, park distance control, rear view camera, Surround View incl. Side View and Top View, BMW Head-Up Display, cruise control with brake function, Parking Assistant, Lane Chance Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Collision Warning, speed limit and no passing information, Active Protection, extended emergency call

TRANSMISSION:
Type of transmission Six-speed manual (optional: eight-speed-automatic)
Gear ratios I
I :1 4,110 (4,171)
II :1 2,315 (3,143)
III :1 1,542 (2,106)
IV :1 1,179 (1,667)
V :1 1,000 (1,285)
VI :1 0,846 (1,000)
VII :1 —— (0,839)
VIII :1 —— (0,667)
R :1 3,727 (3,295)
Final Drive :1 3,231 (3,154)

PERFORMANCE FIGURES:
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW 7,0 (7,1)
Output per litre kW/l 75,5
lhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 MPH) sec 5,3 (5,0)
standing-start sec 24,3 (24,3)
In 4th/5th gear 80–120 km/h sec 5,5 / 6,5 (-)
Top speed km/h 250 (250)

FUEL CONSUMPTION (BMW EfficientDynamics):
BMW EfficientDynamics, standard features Brake Energy Regeneration, electromechanical power steering, Automatic Start/Stop function, ECO PRO mode, intelligent lightweight construction, on-demand operation of ancillary units, map-regulated oil pump, air flap control, Electric Power Steering (EPS), detachable a/c compressor, differential with optimized-warm-up behaviour, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
FUEL CONSUMPTION (EU Cycle):
Urban ltr/100km 11,6 (10,8)
Extra-urban ltr/100km 6,3 (5,8)
Combined ltr/100km 8,2 (7,6)
CO2 g/km 193 (178)

Source: BMW AG.