2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00] the 3.0L 3 stage mani is found on the 330/530/Z4 3.0si,X3 3.0si and N51 cars; the 2.5L 3 stage mani is found on the Canadian 323i and euro 215HP 325i. The other Euro 2.5L engines (323i/lower hp 325i) came with a 2 stage manifold (small disa) Ive had both in my possession, The 3.0L runners are a larger dia and thats Spread the love. But despite the 335i being fleeter of foot (the 328i hits 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.2 at 98 mph), the better driver’s car is the 4-cylinder version, and that’s even though the 335i weighs just 50 pounds more. The 335i costs about $6000 more than the 328i. The 325i's 2.5-liter made just 168 horsepower and 164 pound-feet of torque, but its smoothness made it a standout. Torque swells at 4000 rpm and the six rushes right into its 6400-rpm limiter with The 325i only has a single stage intake manifold and also has been detuned from the factory. Also consider the 328i if it is available. It is just like a 325i, but with the ECU tuned from the factory to pretty much the highest output possible with the stock components. All three cars, the 330i, 328i, and 325i utilize the N52 engine. the 325i has plenty of power. it's not much slower than the 330i. i only suggested that he get the 330i because it sounded like he wanted to mod the 325i to achieve 330i hp. if the power differences (which isn't much) doesn't matter to the OP, i'd suggest the 325i over the 330i. he won't be disappointed with it. it's a great car and is just as Although the 328i and 335i share the same 3.0-liter engine displacement, how BMW tweaks each engine makes all the difference in the world. In the 328 models, an ultra-smooth 3.0-liter in-line six iTrader: ( 0) Drivetrain wise, I believe the 335i has beefier brakes. The 335i comes with standard equipment that is optional on the 328i: Adaptive Xenon headlights (+$950) Sunroof (+1000; comes on the 328i as part of ZPP) Alarm (+$400) There may be a few other differences, i.e. gear ratios, front spring rates, etc. Compare. 2006 BMW 325. $30,900. 325i 4dr Sdn RWD South Africa. See all results. 2006 BMW 330. $36,600. 330i 4dr Sdn RWD. See all results. iTGY.