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BMW 135i vs BMW 328xi

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2013 BMW 135i

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2008 BMW 328xi

Overview

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
Selected trim135i328xi
Body styleCoupeSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20132008

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
MSRP$39,600$34,600 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)20 MPG
City MPG20 MPG (best)17 MPG
Highway MPG28 MPG (best)25 MPG
Fuel tank14 gal16.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
Horsepower300 hp (best)230 hp
Torque300 lb-ft (best)200 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3 L
CylindersI6I6

Size & capability

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Cargo volume10 cu ft12 cu ft (best)
Curb weight3,373 lbs (best)3,582 lbs
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in (best)
Length172.2 in178.2 in (best)
Width68.8 in71.5 in (best)
Height56 in (best)55.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 135i135iBMW 328xi328xi
Open recalls (YMM scope)2 (best)3

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 135iBMW 328xi
1

135i

$39,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

328xi

$34,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

135i

$44,400 MSRP

328xi

$36,400 MSRP

3

328xi

$37,400 MSRP

BMW 135i vs BMW 328xi FAQ

Which is better: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 BMW 135i vs 2008 BMW 328xi on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2008 BMW 328xi starts lower at $34,600.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
The 2008 BMW 328xi leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (34,600).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
The 2013 BMW 135i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
The 2013 BMW 135i leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
Which has better seats: 2013 BMW 135i or 2008 BMW 328xi?
The 2008 BMW 328xi leads on seats in this comparison (5).