335 or 330d?

[Derrick125]

has this debate been done to death?
then humour me please, and up your thread count.

I'm considering replacing my Murano. Lest their be any doubt I'm a petrol head. I've driven both these cars in the E90 guise; never with the 8 speed auto. Is the F30 better?

As this will be a second car (very limited yearly mileage) fuel consumption isn't of primary concern.

So - by process of reduction then; we're left to debating which is the better driver's car?

And what colour and spec would you choose? (with due regard for cost).



p.s I don't have a deal yet - this is is part hypothetical, part for the erudition of mankind in general. thanks in advance.

 

[Rayzor]

If fuel is not a concern, I say 335i all day everyday, noting beats the feeling of a 6 cylinder revving at 7000rpm raise:

 

[KPM3_30]

If fuel is not a concern, I say 335i all day everyday, noting beats the feeling of a 6 cylinder revving at 7000rpm raise:

:+1:

 

[freerider]

I was faced with this same choice, drive both and decide. The sound of the 335i sold me

 

[cRed001]

335 msport imo

 

[Teezy_F30]

335i M Sport .. sunroof and xenons are a must .. and colour im biased on either Grey or White .. :thumbs:

 

[DieselFan]

Like rayzor said if fuel consumption is of no concern than the 335i. Best is for you to test drive both cars.

 

[FiRi@Rennzport]

I was faced with the same question 6 months back. Currently sitting in a 335 e90. Love my car to bits. Engine note is beautiful, but the main reason why I didn't go 330d is because I put on very little mileage and only use on weekend, so fuel wasn't the issue.

 

[prospect]

335i M Sport .. sunroof and xenons are a must .. and colour im biased on either Grey or White .. :thumbs:

:+1:

 

[rickyc]

335i I have a 320d e46 but like u say fuel consumption isn't a problem then,that sound will make me buy it too

 

[Gbmw]

F30 335i 8 speed Auto is the car = Fun, childish giggles, spine tingling exhaust notes :rollsmile:

Colour = Black :rollsmile:....Black Rims :roflol: M-performance kit :rollsmile:
19's and Sunroof

 

[RedT]

335i a must

 

[Zubz335]

N54 FTW!!!

 

[JustNN]

335 M sport, Xenon, comfort excess, 19", mperformance front splitter, if it isnt going to be used that much they why not look at a manual, dont get me wrong that auto box is the best thing to happen to Bmw but how i miss my manual

 

[TheRealLee337]

Most guys will say go for the 335i, but you need to decide whether you want fuel consumption, or that little extra KW.

According to BMW brochure:
Car: 330d | 335i
Fuel: 4.9 | 7.2
KW: 190 | 225
NM: 560 | 400
0-100km/h: 5.6 | 5.5

If its your everyday drive, diesel, otherwise, go all out for the petrol! :thumbs:

Also, the 330d is cheaper than the 335i!

 

[Kimeran]

If fuel is not a concern, I say 335i all day everyday, noting beats the feeling of a 6 cylinder revving at 7000rpm raise:

Agreed!

I would take white, option depends on how you value them. I would have to have sat nav (makes the dash look so much more classier), sunroof, and most importantly, MANUAL!!!!! :thumbs:

 

[Bernard///M3]

Mine is a daily driver and I went for the 335
I just wanted a good looking car with power.
Plus its sounds better when you say you drive a Three Three Five than saying Three Thirty Deee:rollsmile:

 

[Shaaim]

Fuel consumption on a 335 F30 is 11.2 average but put the hammer down then you will see 14s

 

[Ga-3M]

Weekend ride - 335i, Daily drive - 330d :thumbs:

 

[TheRealLee337]

Weekend ride - 335i, Daily drive - 330d :thumbs:

:thumbs: