2009 BMW 335d

Prepare to have your prejudices shattered and your perceptions altered. Prepare to relearn everything you thought you knew about performance cars. Prepare to drive the 2009 BMW 335d.

The 335d spearheads a freshened 3 Series range for North America that will be unveiled at the Los Angeles show next month. Key changes to the 3 Series for 2009 include a new hood with dual character lines leading down to a broader, chrome-ringed double kidney grille. There are new bumpers front and rear, new exterior rearview mirrors, plus new headlights and taillights. The front track has been increased 6 mm, while the rear has been pumped out 24 mm. Six new wheel designs are available.

Inside are mild upgrades to the interior, including a smattering of classier new materials, revised instrument graphics, and the latest-generation iDrive system, featuring the new controller and button cluster from the just-released 7 Series and the same glitzy, high-resolution graphic interface.

The big news is under the hood, however. The 328i and 335i drivetrains continue unchanged for 2009, but they are joined by BMW's first 50-state-legal diesel, a twin-turbo, 3.0L straight-six that delivers 265 hp at 4220 rpm, and a thumping 425 lb-ft of torque between 1750 and 2250 rpm. Driving through a six-speed automatic transmission, BMW claims this engine will propel the 335d from 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 sec while delivering 23 mpg city and 36 mpg on the highway.
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QuantumMatrix - 10/8/2008 9:17:20 AM

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BMW has another WINNER in it's lineup..

Congrats on the 335d! It can't get to the USA soon enough..

budfrogS4 - 10/8/2008 9:29:30 AM

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Fantastic...premium V6 power for economy 4 cylinder fuel economy. Think they'd put that engine in the 1 series and Z4?

HSCenterconsole - 10/8/2008 9:40:36 AM

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BMW's don't use V6's. They use inline 6's.

r_driver04 - 10/8/2008 12:51:28 PM

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Also none as straight six.

Star - 10/8/2008 10:39:23 AM

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"identitySearch" "with that much torque at low RPMs, shouldn't it be quicker than 6.0"

No, it should not. The car will be of course extremely quick with all that torque at low RPM but since is a diesel it will not rev so high.
The diesel version will however be quicker than the gasoline powered 335i in most of day to day traffic situations, losing only in a drag race where both cars are at full throttle up to the red line.

lewishamiltonpimp - 10/8/2008 8:43:38 PM

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The tuners are probably already working on a piggyback chip for it. There's no reason why they cant squeeze 300HP out of it for a couple of hundred clams.

B7FAN - 10/8/2008 10:03:53 AM

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a deisel engine will always have great power and tons of torque this should be a power house car especially with the right modifications

Dutchman - 10/8/2008 11:16:51 AM

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amazinBeanner=idiot

again.

r_driver04 - 10/8/2008 12:37:08 PM

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Sweet ride! I'm in for $40K ha ha

investor27 - 10/8/2008 2:46:18 PM

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I'm glad to hear that the BMW is beginning to bring diesel autos over. Now if only they can work with Congress and oil producers to get diesel fuel prices down to premium levels like they are in Europe.

Htay7500 - 10/8/2008 4:27:02 PM

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Now if it came in a stickshift...

CBOTGuy - 10/8/2008 11:43:34 PM

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Wait, so it won't be available with the 6-speed? It has to, I bet I could get close to 40 if not over with a 6-speed tied to this engine. On my old 325i, in 5th gear going 75 I can average 32mpg alone.

Htay7500 - 10/9/2008 9:01:24 AM

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Unfortunately, the diesel will only come in a automatic for the US market afaik. In most article I've read about the 335d, there is no mention about a manual coupled with the diesel for the states. And I REALLY HATE automatics.

Htay7500 - 10/9/2008 9:02:38 AM

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I think you'll get better readings with a 6sp stick and a diesel, maybe better than most econocars out there.

Heyhuub - 10/9/2008 10:06:53 AM

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In Europe it's also not available with a 6spd manual, only automatic. Up to the 330d are all available with manual though.

abqhudson - 10/8/2008 5:59:16 PM

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Urea, after the warranty runs out or if you need a refill not covered by routine maintenance, - according to internet estimates - will be $185.00 for a refill of the 20 Liter container.

lewishamiltonpimp - 10/8/2008 8:41:42 PM

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Once every 10K miles.

No biggie.

gooch - 10/9/2008 12:30:32 PM

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And your problem with that is...?

investor27 - 10/8/2008 9:15:55 PM

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$185 for a 20 liter oil change at 10,000 miles. That not so bad. A deal really when it comes to a high-torque performance car like the 335d.

TauronB2G - 10/8/2008 9:33:35 PM

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I drove this car at the Ultimate Drive this year. Its a torgue monster. It feels almost as fast as the 335i. As with any diesel there's a low redline. This car really makes a good point for diesels in America. I really enjoyed it.
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ucla95 - 10/9/2008 8:28:04 AM

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Remember that the gov't will offer a subsidy for this car too, so the $1500 premium will probably end up being more like $300. On top of that the resale will be FAR better than a 335i sedan.

gooch - 10/9/2008 12:31:53 PM

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I wouldn't go so far as to say "far better than a 335i..." but the diesel should hold its own.

gooch - 10/9/2008 12:32:37 PM

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A 335d with sport package. That would be my choice -- but I'd love to have a six-speed manual as well.