Vehicle Overview Offered in 328 and twin-turbo (gasoline or diesel) 335 models, BMW’s 3 Series is the luxury automaker’s bread-and-butter model (The 328 is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section). Available in sedan, coupe and retractable-hardtop convertible body styles, the 335 competes with the Infiniti G and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
New for 2010 HD radio is a new standard feature, and automatic high-beam headlights are a new option for all 335 models.
Exterior The 335 features a long hood and short front overhangs. The coupe and convertible look much like the sedan, but they have sleeker styling and a different front end.
Standard xenon adaptive headlights
17-inch alloy wheels
Optional 18- or 19-inch wheels with Sport Package
Optional Active Steering with speed-sensitive assist
Optional automatic high beams
Interior Sedans seat five, but there’s only room for four in the coupe and convertible. The iDrive system, available only with an optional navigation system, is BMW’s latest and best version, revamped with better graphics, more shortcut keys and improved menu functionality.
Interior features include:
Push-button ignition
Standard automatic climate control
Optional front and rear parking assist monitors
Optional navigation system with iDrive
Optional Dynamic Cruise Control can gently apply the brakes to maintain a preset speed
Standard HD radio
Optional Sirius Satellite Radio
Under the Hood With the addition of a diesel engine for 2009, the 335 offers two engine options, both of which are twin-turbocharged and displace 3.0 liters.
Gasoline engine makes 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque
Diesel engine makes 265 hp and 425 pounds-feet of torque
Six-speed manual gearbox
Six-speed automatic transmission with Normal, Sport and Manual modes is optional
Optional all-wheel drive
Safety Convertibles are not available with side curtain airbags like the coupe and sedan trims have.
Safety features include:
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags (not available on convertible)
