With the facelift of the BMW 3 Series, the top model among the diesels was refreshed. The BMW 335d xDrive LCI – with its 313-horsepower twin-turbo diesel – is unmatched in the segment with no clear competitor in sight from Audi and Mercedes.
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To emphasize the driving capabilities of the 335d xDrive, BMW took the powerful diesel to the mountains and onto the snow for a drifting session. This BMW 335d received the facelift treatment – as shown by the 340i model and the aggressive-looking M Sport Package.
Painted in the Estoril Blue Metallic, the 335d uses its six-cylinder turbocharged engine to spin its wheels in the snow.
While the traction of the standard four-wheel drive xDrive satisfies the requirements of rough ground, the 4.8 seconds acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h highlights the sporty character of the 335d.
With a base price of 51,800 euros, the 335d sits close to the top of the 3 Series family. The extensive standard equipment – in addition to the all-wheel drive – also includes the eight-speed automatic.
Great, now can I get one in the US!? No? Thanks BMW USA.
I met a guy who worked as a computer systems architect for a Canadian firm who is from Germany. He was helping us integrate some new software systems. We chatted and the topic of cars came around. He was a die hard BMW fan and said that his extended family owned a few BMW dealerships in Germany. He says he imports the cars he wants because BMW NA is run by idiots. I concur! No (F30) 335d, No M135i. No M550D!
Agreed.
I will never understand American diesel fanboys. The fuel costs more at the pump, the power train option has higher up front cost, and petrol is quickly closing the MPG gap. Stick to diesel in trucks, where the towing advantage is most important.
I will never understand diesel haters, so much vitrol and argument for what?. I mean really, just because I like diesels, does not make me a fanboi. I like Apple product, but am no way a fanboi.
I love all BMWs, well most of them anyways. The 335d X drive is simply a fantastic car!
Where I live and work in California, Diesel is cheaper (for now)
http://www.californiagasprices.com/index.aspx?fuel=D&area=Burbank&dl=Y&intro=Y
According to fueleconomy.gov.
The difference in fuel economy ibetween a 328d and 328i is not insignificant.
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=36792&id=36793
If they sold this as a wagon in North America, I would be a BMW customer.