BMW 335i vs Chevrolet SS
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2017 Chevrolet SS
Overview
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 335i | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2017 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,750 (best) | $46,625 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 18.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 415 hp (best) |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 6.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 900 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,595 lbs (best) | 3,997 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 114.8 in (best) |
| Length | 182.2 in | 195.5 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 74.7 in (best) |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 335i335i | Chevrolet SSBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | BMW 335i | Chevrolet SS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335i $43,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $46,625 MSRP(Currently comparing) |