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BMW 335d vs BMW 335i

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

Vehicles

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2011 BMW 335d

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2015 BMW 335i

Overview

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
Selected trim335d335i
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typediesel fuelpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typedieselgas
Model year20112015

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
MSRP$44,150$43,750 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
Combined MPG27 MPG (best)25 MPG
City MPG23 MPG (best)21 MPG
Highway MPG36 MPG (best)32 MPG
Fuel tank16.1 gal (best)15.8 gal

Performance

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
Horsepower265 hp300 hp (best)
Torque425 lb-ft (best)300 lb-ft
Engine size3 L3 L
CylindersI6I6

Size & capability

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume12 cu ft13 cu ft (best)
Payload900 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,825 lbs3,595 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in (best)
Length178.2 in182.2 in (best)
Width71.5 in (best)71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 335d335dBMW 335i335i
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)63 (best)

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 335dBMW 335i
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335d

$44,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

335i

$43,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

BMW 335d vs BMW 335i FAQ

Which is better: 2011 BMW 335d or 2015 BMW 335i?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 BMW 335d vs 2015 BMW 335i on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2011 BMW 335d or 2015 BMW 335i?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 BMW 335i starts lower at $43,750.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 BMW 335d or 2015 BMW 335i?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 BMW 335d or 2015 BMW 335i?
The 2011 BMW 335d leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
Which has better horsepower: 2011 BMW 335d or 2015 BMW 335i?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2011 BMW 335d vs 2015 BMW 335i?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW 335i (5/5 NHTSA overall).