335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
Overall Rating
(2 reviews)Love my b m w
Barbara Flannery • May 6, 2024
3.5I love my car.Love everything about it from the color to the gas mileage to the amazing amount of room found in this Sedan.It has been my favorite car that I have owned so far and would not trade it for the world. This is my third b m w that I vomed...Read More
Amazing car! Roomy, reliable, economical and good-looking
Eric S • Apr 30, 2024
3.5This car is a gem; I have loved every minute of owning it. - Even at 6’3” this car has plenty of headroom and legroom in ALL seats. Very comfortable car - Repairs and maintenance have been very infrequent and affordable - It’s just a good-lookin...Read More
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
335is 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
335is 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 320 hp 7AM)
Barbara Flannery
2014 BMW 3 Series
••3.5Posted On: May 6, 2024
Paint color amazing!, Wheels shine like diamonds!
Auto off at idle, Runflats are the worst changed them ASAP.
I love my car.Love everything about it from the color to the gas mileage to the amazing amount of room found in this Sedan.It has been my favorite car that I have owned so far and would not trade it for the world. This is my third b m w that I vomed and my favorite as of now.
Eric S
2014 BMW 3 Series
••3.5Posted On: April 30, 2024
The perfect mix of interior space, sleek design, and compact exterior, Reliable and surprisingly cheap to maintain
The handles of the front doors have a plastic piece which degrades and becomes a sticky, gooey black mess. It doesn’t come out of clothing and gets on your hands when you open or close the door., The Read more
This car is a gem; I have loved every minute of owning it. - Even at 6’3” this car has plenty of headroom and legroom in ALL seats. Very comfortable car - Repairs and maintenance have been very infrequent and affordable - It’s just a good-looking car - Fuel economy is decent even in town
The 2014 BMW 3 Series comes in three trim lines with 2 different engine options. The 3 Series sedan for 2014 comes with some major upgrades such as the new 4-cylinder engine.
The 2014 BMW 3 Series comes in three trim lines with 2 different engine options. The BMW still retains the tag for being the best handling sedan in the segment, delivering superb driving dynamics. The 3 Series sedan for 2014 comes with some major upgrades such as the new 4-cylinder engine.
The 2014 BMW 3 Series Sedan comes in three trim lines which are the 320i, which starts at $32,750 for the RWD iteration and the 328i that starts at $34,750. Both these versions come with a 3.0 L inline-4 engine under the hood producing 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. The 335i trim starts at $43,400 and comes with a more powerful turbocharged 3.0 L inline-4 engine that outputs 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. All trims come with RWD and AWD iterations.
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Model |
320i |
328i |
335i |
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MSRP |
$32,750 (RWD) $34,750 (xDrive AWD) |
$37,300 (RWD) $39,300 (xDrive AWD) |
$43,400 (RWD) $45,400 (xDrive AWD) |
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Features |
17-inch Alloy Wheels, |
Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror |
18-inch Alloy Wheels |
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Automatic Headlights |
Eight-way Power-adjustable Front Seats And Driver Memory Functions |
Adaptive And Auto-leveling Xenon Headlights |
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Fog Lights |
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with red contrast stitching |
Automatic High Beam |
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Automatic Wipers |
Sport seats in Black SensaTec and contrasting Red highlight piping |
Sunroof |
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Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
Dakota Leather upholstery with contrast stitching and piping |
Front sport seats with ten-way power adjustment including two-way manual adjustment of headrests |
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Eight-way Manually Adjustable Front Seats |
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Leatherette Premium Vinyl Upholstery |
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6.5-inch Display And A Premium Sound System |
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Leather-wrapped Tilt-and-telescoping Steering Wheel |
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We Recommend
The 335i trim is the best trim to opt for. It comes with the more powerful turbocharged Inline-6 engine along with a great set of features. The feature set includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive and auto-leveling xenon headlights, automatic high beam, sunroof, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with red contrast stitching, sport seats in Black SensaTec, and contrasting Red highlight piping, Dakota Leather upholstery with contrast stitching and piping, and more.
The BMW 3 Series starts at $32,750 and comes with two engine options, a 2.0 L Inline-4 or a 3.0 L Inline-6, and both are mated to an 8-Speed automatic transmission. The 328i chosen here for comparison comes with the 2.0 L Inline-4 churning out 240 hp of maximum power and 255 lb-ft of maximum torque. The BMW 3 Series takes 5.9 seconds to reach a speed of 60mph and 14.5 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.
The BMW 3 Series is limited to a top speed of 130 mph. The performance of the 3 Series can be termed as arguably the best in the segment. The sedan has been the same for years but still is the best-handling small sedan in the segment. The more powerful 335i trim provides even better performance and acceleration.
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Model |
2014 BMW 328i |
2014 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Luxury |
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MSRP |
$37,300 |
$35,900 |
$36,250 |
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Engine |
2.0 L Inline-4 |
2.0 L Inline-4 |
1.8 L Inline-4 |
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Drivetrain |
RWD |
AWD |
RWD |
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Transmission |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
8-speed shiftable automatic |
7-speed shiftable automatic |
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Power |
240 hp @ 5000 rpm |
220 hp @ 4450 rpm |
201 hp @ 5500 rpm |
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Torque |
255 ft-lbs. @ 1250 rpm |
258 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm |
229 ft-lbs. @ 2000 rpm |
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0-60 mph (seconds) |
5.9 |
6.5 |
6.0 |
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Quarter-mile (mph) |
14.5 |
15 |
14.5 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
130 |
139 |
The BMW is the most powerful of the lot, outputting 240 hp and 255 lb-ft, followed by the Audi that outputs 220 hp and a better torque of 258 lb-ft, whereas the Mercedes produces 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of power and torque, respectively. The BMW is also the fastest to reach 60mph in 5.9 seconds, followed by the Mercedes and Audi in 6.0 and 6.5 seconds, respectively.
The BMW 3 Series is a comparatively more fuel-efficient car, delivering an above-average fuel-efficiency in the segment. It delivers fuel efficiency of 23 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 27 mpg. The BMW 3 Series has a fuel capacity of 15.8 gallons, outputting a range of 363 miles in the city, 553 on the highway, and a combined range of 426 miles.
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Model |
2014 BMW 328i |
2014 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Luxury |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
23 |
20 |
22 |
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MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
35 |
29 |
31 |
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MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
27 |
24 |
25 |
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Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
15.8 |
16.1 |
17.4 |
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Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
363/553/426 |
322/467/386 |
383/539/435 |
In comparison, the Mercedes and Audi stay behind by offering 25 and 24 mpg of combined efficiency, respectively. The C 250 Luxury has the largest fuel capacity of 17.4 gallons, followed by the Audi and the BMW with fuel capacities of 16.1 and 15.8 gallons. The Audi also delivers the best-combined range of 435 miles, followed by the 3 Series and C-Class delivering 426 and 386 miles, respectively
The 2014 BMW 3 Series has a very spacious cabin with lots of space in the front and rear row seats, which are comfortable and supportive. The materials and elements in the interior are of excellent build quality and elegant design and come with the usual BMW style and charm.
The rear seats also offer great support and enough space for large adults. They also have plenty of legroom so that even larger people would be comfortable in the back of this vehicle. The BMW 3 Series offers a cargo capacity of 13.0 cu-ft.
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Model |
2014 BMW 328i |
2014 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Luxury |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
40.3/55.1/42.0 |
37.5/55.5/41.3 |
36.9/54.7/41.7 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.7/55.1/35.1 |
37.5/54.3/35.2 |
36.9/55.0/33.4 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
13.0 |
12.4 |
12.4 |
The BMW is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row, and just a 0.1 inch lower than the Audi, which offers the most legroom in the rear row. The Mercedes has the lowest amount of headroom in the rear row, while the BMW stands at the top. When it comes to cargo capacity, the BMW offers more than its rivals offering 13.0 cu-ft, while the Mercedes and Audi offer 12.4 cu-ft. Few key features include-
The BMW 3 Series features a 6.5-inch iDrive infotainment unit as standard. There is also a Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio System with a 600-watt digital amplifier with nine channels along with 16-speakers.
The infotainment unit comes with a navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, SiriusXM satellite radio, and HD radio. Other major infotainment features include-
The 2014 BMW 3 Series looks beautiful and sporty at the same time, just like its predecessors. It does scream out that it performs superbly and has a sporty nature, while also depicting from a mere outside view that it features a luxurious fine-crafted interior.
It is undoubtedly one of the best-looking sedans in the segment. The exterior of the BMW 3 Series features Xenon headlamps, adaptive headlamps, front fog lights, and 17 or 18-inch sporty alloy wheels of different styles as options. The BMW 3 Series has a ground clearance of 6.4-inches.
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Model |
2014 BMW 328i |
2014 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige |
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 Luxury |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3410 |
3693 |
3428 |
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Length (in.) |
182.5 |
185.1 |
180.8 |
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Width (in.) |
71.3 |
71.9 |
69.7 |
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Height (in.) |
56.3 |
56.2 |
56.9 |
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Ground Clearance (in.) |
6.4 |
4.1 |
4.1 |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
110.6 |
110.6 |
108.7 |
The Audi weighs the most, weighing in at 3,693 lbs, followed by the Mercedes, which weighs a lower 3,428 lbs, followed by the BMW that weighs 3,410 lbs. The Audi is the longest and widest, while the Merc is the highest. Compared to the Audi A4 and Mercedes having a ground clearance of 4.1 inches, the BMW has a higher clearance of 6.4 inches. Major exterior features of the sedan are-
The 2014 BMW 3 Series comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, and front knee airbags. The 2014 BMW 3 Series has been rated by NHTSA and IIHS, and it gets impressive safety scores, ensuring that it is a safe vehicle. The 2014 BMW 3 Series comes to a stop from 60mph at a distance of 115 ft, which is an average distance for a car of its class and segment. Major safety features include-
The 2014 BMW 3 Series is a beautifully crafted machine with a powerful yet efficient powertrain, impeccable handling, and a well-built luxurious interior. The 3 Series is a superb option in the segment and comes in great packages with RWD and AWD drivetrain options. All in all, the 3 Series for 2014 is among the best cars you can get in the segment, thus we recommend it.
