Get the Best Priced BMW 335d Parts

Although produced from 2006 to 2013, America only saw the BMW 335d for three of those years. In fact, the 335d was one of the last diesel-powered 6 cylinders sold in America. In the ongoing wars for fuel efficiency, diesel engines had a time in the sunlight, even if some purists were turned off by putting a diesel engine in their beloved 3 series.

But the 335d is a BMW 3 series all the way through. Some say it can't touch the heights of the M3, but for many enthusiasts, it comes very close. The smooth handling, acceleration and clean Bavarian look are all there but complimented with increased diesel fuel efficiency. The car itself is also hard to differentiate from a 335i by looks, maybe so 335d owners can subtly drop their gas mileage in conversation.  

Under the Hood

What makes the 335d special is right under the hood: its 3.0 liter, 6 cylinder diesel engine. It offers 265 horsepower, which lags behind the M3, but not by much. The 335d can do a tire screeching 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Unfortunately, while the 335d was produced with both a manual and automatic 6-speed transmission, only the automatic version was ever sold in the United States. Many find this restriction hurts the flexibility of the car, but not overly detrimental to the driving experience. 

Is There Still Room for Diesel?

Some BMW fans were downright angry when a diesel engine was put into their beloved 3 series. Driving the 335d tended to prove even the most skeptical wrong, as it put to bed any idea that diesel engines had to be slow. When powered with its 6 cylinder engine, the 335d accelerates just as fast as comparable 335i models. The added bonus of more diesel-powered torque won over many fans. There is simply nothing like being thrust into the back of the seat when the 335d turbo kicks in. 

The diesel engine of the 335d does tend to be slightly louder than its petrol-powered cousins, but this is much less noticeable in the comfortable 3 series cabin. Effective emissions systems also destroy the myth that diesel is worse for the environment than petrol-fuelled cars. The clean standards of BMW also removed the obnoxious smell of diesel to the point it's hardly noticeable. 

Buying Used and BMW Maintenance 

In 2011, the 335d won The Diesel Driver magazine's Diesel Car of the Year award for being the best option available of diesel-powered cars on the road. Those not infatuated with the fuel need to turn their attention to the fuel economy provided by the 335d. It beats any of its contemporary Audi or Lexus competitors easily.

The 335d is also thought of as an amazing used car. It's a fuel-efficient powerhouse available for less than others of its time. BMW maintenance costs can still tend to run high. Without the benefit of the maintenance package when sold new, 335d owners will want to turn to us at PartsGeek.com for more affordable solutions to the needs of their diesel powerhouse.