The power difference wasn't huge, but I could tell the difference. I know the 328i has a GM automatic while the 335i has one made by ZF which is considered a much better transmission in terms of smoothness, shift times and responsiveness. It's possible the 330i also had the ZF but I'm not sure.
The main difference between model designations is that the popu-lar 325i was enlarged from a 2.5-liter to a 2.8-liter engine to become the 328i. The 2.5-liter engine was retained, however, as the 323i. This engine is identical to the previous 325i but detuned to 168 hp. This was presumably done to give the 328i a horsepower advantage. E36 Model
The 5 series is bigger, more comfortable, and has an available V8. It likely has more sound deadening material and the 528i should have more standard features than the 328i. Its also possible that the 5 series has more available features than the 3 series, but I couldn't tell you for sure off the top of my head. BMW 325i/is. The 325i/is models were some of the many variants of the BMW 3 series released to the North American region between 1987 to 1991. These retooled engines effortlessly produced 168 HP with 164 lb. ft torque, achieving 60 from 0 in only 7.4 seconds. The Third Generation: BMW 3 Series E36
The gap between the 328i/is and the M3 is considerably smaller than the gap between the 325i/is and the M3. The 328 performs closer to an M3 than it does a 325. since the 328's come with an open 2.93 differential, a simple swap to a 3.15 or 3.23 ltd slip diff from a 325i sport package or M3 will make accelerate awfully close to the M3.take a 328 and do the diff, shark injector, M50 manifold
218 posts · Joined 2009. #16 · Oct 6, 2009. the 328xi is also going to weigh a good bit more which will affect mpgs and performance. i think the stat is about a 2-3 worse mpg. not sure about the performance number, but you can always tell the difference when were talking a couple hundred pounds extra on/in the car.
While the 325i, 328i, and 330i are excellent choices that combine practicality and driving pleasure, there’s no denying the fact that the 335i is the best of the lot. Yes, it’s a more problematic machine to own, but it set the directional foundation for the 3-Series cars that followed.
The only dimensions that vary between the two are the front and rear track widths, and weight. The 328i's front and rear track widths are 60.3 and 61.3 inches, respectively, while the 335i is slightly wider at 60.5 inches up front and 62.1 inches in the rear. The 328i is the lighter of the two at 3,360 to 3,410 pounds, while the 335i checks in
The main difference is the engine. 1995 M3 = 3.0L motor 240hp, 225 ft-lbs. torque. 1996-1999 M3 = 3.2L motor 240hp 237 ft-lbs. torque. 1996-1998 328i = 2.8L motor 190hp 206 ft-lbs. torque. M3 = faster, better handling, and better braking. Spend some money and you can have 1999 M3 = 3.2L motor 296 hp.
325XI, metallic paint, sport, steptronic, premium, cold weather, satellite prep= MSRP $40,270. As equal as I can get on the 330xi: 330XI, metallic paint, sport, steptronic, premium, cold weather, satellite prep= MSRP $44,970. on the 325, Xenons are $800, Logic 7 is $1200- $2000 total. The real number assuming all equal is $2700.
PRICE. Base price. $33,700 (est. ) Price as tested. $36,400 (est. ) www.bmwusa.com. The new BMW 328I 3 Series has been among the company's most successful model lineups ever. - Motor Trend Magazine.
.
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/242
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/210
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/193
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/391
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/238
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/111
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/122
  • axlw0b2hoz.pages.dev/142
  • difference between 328i and 325i