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BMW 335i vs BMW 528i

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

Vehicles

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2015 BMW 335i

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2016 BMW 528i

Overview

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
Selected trim335i528i
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20152016

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
MSRP$43,750 (best)$50,200
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
Combined MPG25 MPG27 MPG (best)
City MPG21 MPG23 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.8 gal18.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
Horsepower300 hp (best)240 hp
Torque300 lb-ft (best)260 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2 L
CylindersI6I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume13 cu ft14 cu ft (best)
Payload900 lbs948 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,595 lbs (best)3,814 lbs
Ground clearance5.5 in5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in (best)
Length182.2 in193.4 in (best)
Width71.3 in73.2 in (best)
Height56.3 in57.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 335i335iBMW 528i528i
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)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)3 (best)4

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 335iBMW 528i
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335i

$43,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

528i

$50,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

BMW 335i vs BMW 528i FAQ

Which is better: 2015 BMW 335i or 2016 BMW 528i?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 BMW 335i vs 2016 BMW 528i on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2015 BMW 335i or 2016 BMW 528i?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 BMW 335i starts lower at $43,750.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 BMW 335i or 2016 BMW 528i?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 BMW 335i or 2016 BMW 528i?
The 2016 BMW 528i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
Which has better horsepower: 2015 BMW 335i or 2016 BMW 528i?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 BMW 335i vs 2016 BMW 528i?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW 335i (5/5 NHTSA overall).