Car and driver 328i test

Power apeal survey, and car and driver magazine has included the 3 series its top ten list for 20 years in a row. Needless to say that until now the car covered well. If you only test drive one entrylevel luxury car this year, let it be the 2014 bmw 3 series. The bmw 328i sedan is quick, agile, and fun to drive, but its interior is snug. Our 335i test vehicle came with bmws familiar, singleturbo n55 3. All new car test drive prices are manufacturers suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice. Find the best bmw 3 series 328i xdrive for sale near you. Little has changed with the n20 mill, save for some acoustic tuning that lends it a throatier, albeit synthetic, growl.

If it fails to give out any signs of resistance, then it is very much advised to replace it with a new part. Standard equipment will include keyless start and stop, eightway power front seats, split folddown rear seats, hd radio, ipod and usb support, idrive cockpit controller, a 6. The 328i, which gets around the same fuel economy on the highway that the 328d will get in town, produces 240 horses, less torque, yet can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5. In comparison, two different 2012 bmw 328i sedans with the sixspeed manual we tested accelerated to 60 mph in 5. We have 896 bmw 3 series 328i xdrive vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 389 1owner cars, and 1,034 personal use cars. Click image to enlarge a driver selectable sport mode improves the fun behind the wheel with quicker steering, better throttle responsiveness, and revised shift points for improved acceleration and worse fuel economy.

Check out this 2016 bmw 328i xdrive xi lake forest il executive motor carz in silver from executive motor carz. The overall storage volume is adequate, and the328i has a decentsized trunk for a small car. Full instrumented test of the 2016 bmw 328i xdrive automatic, packed with options. Its smooth once its up to operating temp, and it delivers its power evenly. Research 2008 bmw 3 series sedan 4d 328i safety ratings nadaguides. After several rounds of testdrive, i eventually decided on the 328i 6mt with sport package. To be very sure that you are indeed going to deal with the vehicle speed sensor for the next couple of days, you can test it using an ohmmeter to check the integrity of the sensors circuit. Car and driver instrument test 335i archive bimmerfest. We like the top models, but we also recommend the lessexpensive 328i models. Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after november 2005, changes were made to the side airbags and door trim panels to improve occupant. Aided by the autoboxs launch control, our rearwheeldrive test car was one of the quickest 328i sedans weve tested, needing just 5. In our testing, both models achieved 23 mpg in mixed driving. The major differences between the 328i and 335i involve the engine and seat coverings. Its light, powerful for its size and fuel efficient.

Jul 03, 20 the maroon car here is a 2008 328isix cylinders, 230 hp. So bmw was gracious enough to lend me a 2016 bmw 328i xdrive sports wagon for a week to test it in all sorts of different environments. It went through your typical suburban driving, a countryside. Little has changed with the n20 mill, save for some acoustic tuning that lends it a throatier. Look into ford motor companys certification programthe electronic driver certification tracking system edcertswhich tests drivers at four different tracks. Even though its the weakest 3series currently on sale in the u. Its basic shell, known as the e90 chassis, was sold from 20062011. The 328i offers a combination thats increasingly rare in. The maroon car here is a 2008 328isix cylinders, 230 hp. Apr 24, 2012 the argument could be made that this new 328i is so good that it makes the 335i an afterthought, as the 328i hits 100 kmh in just 6. The bmw 3 series ranked highest in the entry premium car segment in the 2010 j. Full instrumented test of the bmw 228i coupe with allwheel drive it lives in the shadow of its sibling. Dec 28, 2018 a test car driver must be able to communicate test data and the results of his observations about a car to company team members in a professional and technically proficient manner.

Although 335i models step up to the 340i designation for 2016 and gain a new, 320hp turbocharged inlinesix, 328i models like our test car soldier on with the current n20 2. A test car driver must be able to communicate test data and the results of his observations about a car to company team members in a professional and technically proficient manner. The bmw 328d will be equipped identically to the gasolinepowered 328i, according to victor leleu, the 3 series product manager. The bmw 3 series sedan was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Car enthusiasts worldwide fawn over the bmw 3series, and after a night with a 328i sedan, i know why.

I would try test driving both, then see where youre at. Comparison test of the new cadillac ats and bmw 3series. Nov, 20 thats why the guys from car and driver simply bought a bmw f30 328i in 2012 to own and test at their own will over the course of the next year. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eightspeed automatic with the. The rdx may be a good test case i think acura reached a bit with the pricing about 23k too high. Oct 27, 2015 although 335i models step up to the 340i designation for 2016 and gain a new, 320hp turbocharged inlinesix, 328i models like our test car soldier on with the current n20 2. If you only testdrive one entrylevel luxury car this year, let it be the 2014 bmw 3 series. The drivingposition is comfortable, its easy to get in and out, and the engine isgreat. They have as much power as most drivers will ever need, and they deliver the same.

Because the 328i is a drivers car, its not a vehicle for schleppingappliances around town. Get the results, specs, and photos at car and driver. This 2010 bmw 3 series 328i convertible is for sale in oakwood, ga. In short, it does a decent impersonation of the silky naturally aspirated sixcylinder it replaces. Fwiw, ive always coveted bmws, i just havent been able to justify the high cost of a 330i yet, but, hey, im only 45. You may find one car appeals to you way more than the other, making your choice easier. For starters pun intended, the cars auto stopstart functionality isnt quite ready for prime time, as it shakes the.

Bmw 328i 20062011 road test consumer reports video. Used bmw 3 series 328i xdrive for sale with photos carfax. In fact, the driving experience is perhaps the single best attributeof the 328i. See 2015 bmw 3 series 320i wsouth africa rwd safety and crash test ratings at. Find out which four cylinder sports sedan wins at car and driver. Nasty carpet cleaning and satisfying car detailing.

Read about the 328i auto and see photos at car and driver. One of the best things about the 328i is that passengers can ride in smooth, quiet comfort, nearly oblivious to the great time the. That and ive been very happy with the tsx for the last 2. Full instrumented test of bmws turbo four 3series with an automatic. As the rl has shown, acura may have the right product the rl is a good car but the market will only go so far in terms of price the rl sells at 4244k but. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by bmw as part of frontal crash test verification. By comparison, the european version of the 328i xdrive touring, also comparable in spec, goes from zero to 62 mph in 5. A full test of the 2014 bmw 328i xdrive sport wagon. Apr 22, 2016 despite tipping the scales at a chunky 3700 pounds, our test car sprinted to 60 mph in 5. This hightech engine is the first in mass production with a magnesium alloy engine block, to trim weight. Motivation for the 2015 bmw 328i sedan comes from a turbocharged, 2. Rating applies to 200611 models built after november 2005.

The clutch had begun to slip during the cars final acceleration tests at the nearby proving ground. After several rounds of test drive, i eventually decided on the 328i 6mt with sport package. Despite tipping the scales at a chunky 3700 pounds, our test car sprinted to 60 mph in 5. Driving the 328i was generally a fun and fulfilling experience, though a few of the turbocharged 2.

The rollover resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a singlevehicle, lossofcontrol scenario. See photos of the new 3series and read our impressions at car and driver. The 328xi comes with bmws xdrive permanent allwheel drive system. There it is, the comparo of g35 sport and 328i both test cars are manual transimmision. Its ratings are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with either rear or allwheel drive. Thats why the guys from car and driver simply bought a bmw f30 328i in 2012 to own and test at their own will over the course of the next year. Find 22,818 used bmw 3 series listings at cargurus. The european version of the car, comparable in specifications to what is sold in the states, can accelerate from a standing start to 62 miles per hour 100 kmh in 7. Get the best deals on seats for 2010 bmw 328i when you shop the largest online selection at.

The speed demons of the group, the activehybrid 3 and the 335i, are more or less identical. Those cars also stopped from 60 mph in 1 feet and 107 feet. The side pole barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. The argument could be made that this new 328i is so good that it makes the 335i an afterthought, as the 328i hits 100 kmh in just 6. Find out in this motor trend first test of a 2015 328i with an eightspeed automatic. This is a car thats really designed around the driver. The red one is a 2012 328ifour cylinders, 240 hp, sport package. Udo haenle, 3series project chief, says his engineers considered electronic sound synthesis through the stereo system, bmw m5fashion, to. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The side barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38. The compact 328i luxury sedan is not only quick over the long haul0 to 100 kmh 6.