BMW F30 335D - 1 Year Owners Feedback - The Benchmark

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Lots of positive comments here, so I promise to do something in the next week that is a little... fun with the 35D :D

[@ka4421]

What was the new video? More 335D videos the better!

[@balb1232]

I have 335d Xdrive and it's one of the best cars I have owned. Smooth fast and good for a every day run around and great on fuel economy.

[@souhail8368]

How much mpg you get in the city, mine doing 23 mpg

[@a20axf]

Souhail 83 I can get over 30mpg in town or up to 57mpg on the motorway with my 435d. Hope that helps. Significant difference if you use the power plenty of the time I find.

[@sajrahman5954]

I'm thinking of getting one, I'm 20 and currently have a 318D m sport, surprisingly insurance is cheap enough for me on 335D. Would yous say it's good on fuel?

[@sajrahman5954]

@@a20axf not bad that 🤔

[@IBN--KHALID]

​@@sajrahman5954 Did you end up getting one?

[@mginbolton]

Great video accurately describes the car.Ive owned a 435d f36 now for just over two years and I absolutely love it.

[@S34NE303S]

Got a 335d xdrive msport myself & it’s a truly fantastic car. I part exchanged my 2003 e46 M3 convertible for it. Cheaper to fuel, Tax, & insure and it kicks the face off the e46 M3 in a straight line drag race. Only downside doesn’t sound anywhere as good, but my god it makes you smile!

[@vrcad9875]

love this video, makes me laugh how he describes the 335d, and that is exactly why we are about to buy one, in F31 as recommended!

[@stebrad123]

I've just got a 66 plate 335d Gran Turismo. It's my daily driver and I've got to say it's an amazing car. Very smooth, very fast, loads of room front and back, massive boot, looks great. I'm getting approx 45mpg most of the time on average, on the motorway I get about 55mpg. For a 3 litre high performance car it's very economical too. Very very happy with it indeed.

[@seanallen1317]

Just bought 335d xdrive touring with M performance kit on, in Alpine white. I love it and is the best all round car I've had so far. Torque heaven😀

[@deanozx10r]

Hi ,very good video,I wondered what the new version of my car was like and I think you done a good job of letting us now, I have the 335 2009 m sport coupe mapped to 360 bhp and 647 foot pound of T and on 19s inch wheels and coilovers running all standard exhaust and 6 speed auto, The car is amazing , I can't stop smiling when I drive it and now owned it over 12 months, seamless pulling you to over the speed limit in seconds and so so flexible and still retiring 42 mpg , This is the next best thing to my super bike, take care and thanks for making the video,cheers,

[@tamunoiyalasotonye6293]

hi, I have a 2007 335d msport, I wanted to know how much it cost you to remap your car, and what you had to do before remapping or did you just take it in, where did you do yours? thankyou

[@jamesxs783]

Okay let's be honest.... After this video I really want an f30 335d xdrive... 😉😂 Awesome video!! Congrats!!!

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Thank You :-)

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

They are great cars, good to hear you love it too.

[@CaptainShake_NA]

The 330d is a good car too, slightly cheaper (which you can send on the PPK) which makes it buttery smooth :) but it has the same problems as the 335 in that you can easily do 100+ mph and don't realise it due to the low noise. however the turbo seems to be quicker on the F30 330d on the PPK than the standard 335 turbo (without a remap). Good video mate :)

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

I would agree with that statement when pressing from a roll. However from idle the 35D punches harder and sooner. Also theres a hell of a top end on the 35D which the 30D can only dream of.

[@rushmano513]

I just bought my 335d xdrive with full performance body kit, jeesh it's quick. Best car I have ever bought. Had young lads with their lowered Coopers s trying to beat me, byeeeee

[@adrianhead786]

I love it. Test drove one 15 months old with 20k on the clock. Didn't want to give it back! Great spec with head up display & upgraded brakes. An awesome wolf in sheep's clothing. Love it. Bought it. 24,500! Small downside 450 pa tax.

[@dru7261]

Had my F30 335 sine new in 2017, it’s just turned 81k with little fault. Lower arm bushes fail after around 70k, it loves rear pads every 18k, tyres are expensive and you MUST bin the run flats as the difference is amazing! Wiper motors are also prone to becoming noisy and need replacement. I love this car and am already looking at the M340 x drive as a replacement in August 2019. Yes interior is dull and steering feels a little electronic for my liking but they are a perfect every day drive with a good MPG return, these 335 pull like a train. Watch out for your EGR valve igniting the engine bay pre 2017 (all diesels).

[@patricktousignant3987]

what is bin the run flats mean... I gave away the ones on my corvette . what a great difference... please reply,,,thx

[@DJMikeStaffy]

@@patricktousignant3987 If you're American it means throw them in the trash

[@kriskris4552]

@@patricktousignant3987 It means exactly,what you have done with your corvette tyres...

[@omerta2002]

Seriously considering a high spec one just have to convince the other half this really is all the car we both will ever need.

[@danieljackson6504]

Hi danny, im really going through the motions with picking a new car. Originally wanted a M135i and have done for the past few months, im now really coming around to an 335xd. The inner battle wages! I currently drive a tuned 1997 volvo S70 T5. Loud, very stiff, manual and very engaging. Not at all eco or nice to daily (which i do) Haha, i think ive just worked out what i want whilst typing this. Bring on the test drives!!

[@johnshaw8013]

If just bought a 335d Shadow. It's immense! It has its shortfalls, but as a daily 1 car for all, man this is a weapon of a Qcar! Good tune BTW!

[@daveallsopp320]

great video, im looking at getting a 335d xdrive touring but theres a spanner in the works ive found a 435 xdrive grand tourer, i wont sleep tonight pondering over which will be better

[@TheLordMuzzy]

I’ve got a 67 plate 335D GT. What a car... I previously owned a 20D and loved it. Went for the GT because I’ve got a small kid and another on the way and it’s much more room than the tourer (I heard it’s a 5 series chassis) for prams, car seats ect... So a great family car until I’m in it on my own and put it in sport mode.... WOW! Not had anyone beat me as yet, great when someone tries to undertake you or hanging on your back bumper... Simply press the goodbye pedal and they are specs in your rear view 😂 Only problem now is that any other car in the future would be a downgrade. My next car can only be another 35D

[@jimmymccain4580]

Pitty the GT looks horrific but then you can't see it when you are driving it.

[@rimmerblues1586]

Nice review video, mate! I have a 335D Touring [late 16 plate], which sadly i won't have too much longer, but you're right, that time period was the cheapest to get the car (so lucky!) and i will sorely miss it mostly coz of that "3-car overtake" torque, just makes the car so easy and effortless to drive at any speed, though u do feel the weight at low speed/revs (putting it into manual gears helps any low speed sluggishness). Speaking of weight, you will find it wears the front tyres out twice quicker than the rears. I will miss the throaty sound of the exhaust when pushing too! The roads around East Sussex are much nicer to drive than in London, but if u really want somewhere for the car to shine then u have no choice but to go up to the North - England/Wales/Scotland [or maybe even over to the continent - Alps?... ;-) ] - and really use that torque through those four wheels. I specced mine with only the 'Comfort Pack' (heated seats + steering wheel, extended storage, sliding armrest) and Folding Wing Mirrors. The only things [necessary] i wish for are Lumbar Support on the front seats and Adaptive Suspension. Yes, the standard suspension is a bit floaty and initially unsettling but when u think it's going to fall-over it just seems to handle [trust the machine!]. I saw u changed the springs but i've always thought better dampers was FTW for everyday comfort & control. Mine also has LED headlights which came as standard - much improved over the dud halogens of the 2015-gen F31. Also, i've gotten used to the weedy standard speakers [just]... I can understand why you feel it seems a bit 'meh' after your M3, alas average people like me don't usually get the chance to experience such and it's an everyday mass-market car afterall, and like you i like the understatedness of it though still able to 'fight' with it when needed and still not drink like a petrol-engined car. [Maybe, in the future, they'll produce a decent high-torque AWD hybrid we can play with instead...] But unlike you, after driving mine, i DO look back and smile - why? Estoril Blue with Saddle Brown interior :-)

[@mrlilmatt123]

YES! A 35d update, yayyyy :D

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Haha, I'll do some Vbox testing soon since its fully run in.

[@mrlilmatt123]

That would be fascinating to see!

[@kudoss23]

Nice video mate just bought one of these collecting it Saturday 😌 very excited 😜

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

A great video. I used to have an 2010 300d coupé but had to give it up due to cataracts in BOTH eyes. But now, thankfully, they have been removed and I don't even need glasses now. which was a bonus!! But after the 300d, I got myself a 2007 Mini Cooper S (I still can't get away from the Beemer family!) as an interim car. Now I'm looking for a newer car. Looking for something in the 2013/4 era and the 435d and 335d with XDrive easily takes top spot. 330d and 430d running a close second. So your video was of great help. I miss the acceleration of the old 330d coupé and I need to get back into something of a "Q" car where coming up behind and going past slower drivers becomes an easy habit, rather than the "wait for enough room to overtake" in the Cooper S. Plus there are other benefits. Fuel consumption for one. The Cooper S, with me driving averages mid to low 30mpg. With a 435d or 335d, I'll be looking at mid 40's or more. Once again, good video. Thanks :-))

[@robertstanley9902]

Agree with everything said! Great honest review. Got mine about the same time I think and don't regret it one bit. There were some outstanding deals to be had at the end of 2016, I think due to some kind of BMW anniversary !? Much have just been fed a line by the salesman :) ... As a true daily driver is there much better? The engine and gearbox is just a fantastic combination... And boy can you embarrass some serious hardware :o) All the best and keep up the good work!

[@ireallylovegod]

If you get one make sure you get the licence saving HUD . It's brilliant.

[@wilspu5590]

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[@ireallylovegod]

@@wilspu5590 HUD is the head up display that shows speed and speed limit (+ other stuff) on the screen so you don't need to look at speedo in the normal way , it really makes you aware of your speed and makes you slow down... but not ALWAYS ;)

[@ireallylovegod]

@@wilspu5590 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGrfp99nZh_hsU BMW HUD Display

[@earvin2208]

Bang on mate. Have owned a 35d for 2 months now and feels exactly what you said. It is very fast but doesnt feel like it because its very quiet especially now that im used to the torque. Its a good thing when im with the mrs and not so good when i wanna have fun. Im trying to find that exciting drive only to see that im running on 100+mph already without realising it. I find it hard to enjoy as im a a406 and a13 guy and the increasing popularity of speed camera vans recently has put me on constant watch on my odometer. Might have to do a santa pod run this summer to have fun with it. Or maybe find my own mexico im happy i bought it because its economical, comfortable and fast. But i realised that from where i live (london) i dont need a very fast car because its hard to use its potential. Driving a car that FEELS fast is a better idea because of the limitations. It really is a love hate relationship with this car. Overall, would have i chosen a different car? No. Im happy with my 35d. As much as i want an m car, i couldnt as its the only car in the household so i needed a daily car that can be used family trips/fast/economical/comfortable and grippy on wet days. Im trying to avoid them m3 videos dan. Its killing me mate. Makes me wanna buy one. Just coudnt afford it yet. The way you sell the m3. Makes me feels im missing out on something big. Great video mate. Didnt notice it was a 21 minute video. Thumbs up👍🏻

[@jorgecosta95]

Mate, you need a pocket rocket that can squeeze into anywhere, revs a lot and doesnt go that fast. Actually UK is ok in Speed Cameras. When I went from Oporto, Portugal to Oxford, I found that speed cameras in France are like the black plague, they are everywhere. Then I realized why I haven't seen any special french car other than a Mercedes S400. There is nothing like having fun legally, it's the best of both worlds.

[@earvin2208]

J Costa thats what i realised mate. Like what dan said, his m3 is not as fast as his 35d but it feels fast because of rev and sound. In general in the uk, you are ok with cameras, unless you live in london like i do. Every 3 miles you would see speed camera here in east london. Problem now is them speed camera vans that are increasing. I almost got caught on my first day of driving my 335d on my way back to london from southampton where i bought my car. To be honest, i didnt bother remapping the car as i cant even use the 300bhp that it has unless i bring it to santa pod drag strip. Only advantage is them boy racers whos besides you on the traffic light that wants to cut you off on your own exit rather than queing at the back. The car is just too fast for uk roads. It really is an autobahn cruiser. There are times where a guy in a 320d races me on the motorway. My car is faster but they are braver than me, would go more than 100 just to past me, at that point i just let them have it, not worth it in the end for me. Insurance increase/court hearing/6 points plus ££ penalty and most importantly is safety. Its good to have a fast car tho still, its so much easier to drive, its effortless.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Yep the 35d is a licence killer, quite a few times I have found myself horrified by the display.... it just sneaks up to triple digits! Even in eco pro, actually it’s eco pro I usually have the issues with speeding because it loses the volume of the fake engine noise. The E46 M3 is a licence saver with an exhaust added!

[@sparkydevil797]

I also have a 435d Msport and a tuned E46M3....... totally agree with practically everything you say :)

[@johnshaw8013]

ZF HP8 gearbox is only rated for upto 700nm of torque... How's your coping with 600lb-ft cause thats more than 700nm?

[@bobmarley6161]

Hi fantastic review for me it's the best car in the real world as they say. I'm really in in buying one and keeping it stock. Perhaps only change the alloys. Can I ask how has the car been for reliability any problems with it etc etc. Thank you

[@MrTarrman]

Great video mate ! Regarding mpg, was it improved after the remap? As my 435xd stock is at the best 33mpg in town, when I’m driving like an old man, if I trash it 20mpg . Considering to get stage 1, wondering if it will improve consumption when driving like a normal human:)

[@user-zw7dk5lk3v]

How much consumption do you get on motorway?

[@MrTarrman]

@@user-zw7dk5lk3v 40mpg tops

[@alanjohnston3648]

Great review ! Love the honesty! 😂😎👌🏻

[@liambrown1216]

Fantastic review mate very insightful helped me a lot. well done

[@stubones]

Great video. I do have to point out that your car is a slow spec example so not representative of all 335Ds. If you spend a bit of money they do offer more. Adaptive m sport suspension, most of the new toys etc. If you spec it up good and proper it will look exactly the same as a 340i just different under the bonnet. If you buy a shadow edition touring or even a high spec “normal” version with 19’s and you don’t look back at it, there’s something wrong with you not the car :) I think we all know the car is designed for commuting and high speed cruising, not B road blasting. I’d take a high a high spec remapped 335D touring over the Alpina for two reasons. The alpina wheels are challenging to look at and the 335D offers XD, which is the whole point of the car for me. Even my E91 320D Sport plus touring looks great on it’s lowered suspension and 18s. It’s got a nice nice stance. Could be better obviously but the car gets a lot of looks as it is. I just wish it went like it looks 😂

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Mine is a poverty spec, but the externals will remain the same. single exhaust and comedic ride height, just 19" wheels added... which you could do yourself. A fully loaded 335D will just have a bigger screen, nicer clocks, electric seats and adjustable damping (which will help with handling) of course you will then have a 50k car :D Interesting fact, the brakes on the base 335D are the same 4 piston brembos as on the higher spec, just unpainted and slightly smaller discs. I was loaned a High spec Alpina with every bell and whistle and tbh didn't find it any better than a base model. Was nice to have a bigger screen but the system was just as slow to respond to destination inputs and bluetooth audio.

[@stubones]

It's strange, some of the 335ds I see have that comedic ride height but some are lowered. I assume those are the cars with adaptive M Sport suspension and the 19" 704M wheels or equivalent. I've spent hours (hours I tell you!) speccing up my ideal 335D M Sport Touring. I just did a Shadow Edition configuration, dual tail pipes, 19" 704M wheels, Tanzanite Blue, fully loaded with everything I want in it and that came to an eye watering £58205 OTRCP. If I could justify spending the money I'd be down to Marshall BMW in a flash. I get the whole appeal of the Alpina, but if I'm not mistaken they don't offer a AWD version for the UK so that remove it's it's appeal for me and puts it back on to the 335D. There are quite a few very nice low mileage high spec cars (Touring) on Auto Trader for under £40k so that is an option. To be honest I prefer using my Garmin Sat Nav than the BMW one so I'd always use that.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Ask Alpina nicely and I am certain they offer a AWD version, its called the Allrad if I recall correctly. As for the ride height, they are are hilariously high no matter what option you tick and the exhausts will always be twin pea shooters on one side. Ignore the online builder... it lies!

[@stubones]

Ah, I was under the impression AWD was a no no for the UK. That changes everything :) There a few 335Ds on AT that don't look hilariously high, but they could do with being 15-20mm lower all round. That's what I was going by, not the configurator. Based on your experience, it's not going to break the bank to get it lowered slightly and those shorter springs will still work fine with the adaptive dampers. You get that done, you get the car mapped to say 375 ponies and 550 torques and you have the perfect car for all needs and all seasons :)

[@jorgecosta95]

You can make a F30 faster, sleeker, prettier, with more stance and all that. But in the end it will still be a Turbodiesel with comfy steering and LOTS of sound deadning. If you drive a proper 6 cylinder petrol BMW, like an E36 325i (I absolutely love the m50b25), E36 M3, E46 M3 etc. you will know what it feels like. Is not about the UMPHH but the whole experience. Those things breath, feel alive, feel like they have an savage spirit that must be tamed! If you add an LSD then it's orgasmic! I have driven a 123D E82 like a maniac. In the end I handed over the keys to my best friend and told him: It's is fast, the steering is nice, the car is nimble... but it has absolutely tno spirit, this is even more boring than my VW POLO (my first car). This was when he bought it, 4 months ago. Today at the café he asked me:" Jorge, what do you think of the 330i (e92) with the N53B30?! "

[@zetecfiesta]

you know your stuff about these cars! no feel of speed, and you never see new ones like 17/67 plates etc. I have a 15 plate, think I'll keep hold of it a while glad to see your channel growing too

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Thanks, I'm a bit of a nerd and ump in and out of a fair few and tend to feel the trivial differences that most people miss.... like if you hold the ESP button off for 5 seconds it also stiffens the steering :D

[@TeacherToolkitDemo]

I have a 435d and its amazing at everything. The only negative is the soundtrack. Excellent cruiser, fast, its a rapid machine. Cornering is ridiculous and it goes fast in all conditions.

[@davejones8811]

I have a 17 plate 335d. The upgraded I drive is a lot better then in my old 2015 330i.

[@andyw3152]

How's it going Dan, hope you're all coping at the moment.

[@frzen]

This video made me buy a 335d

[@peterwhite8424]

How does it compare to the 550d(in tuned mode too)

[@happiechappie76]

Thinking of upgrading to a 335D tourer from my 320 tourer and in the real world with daily 'spirited' driving and all that extra torque, are tyre changes a lot more regular?

[@rasabjunior6610]

Another amazing review, as stated on the other 335 review again I still have mine and I would agree with every single thing you say lol

[@iftyhussain9597]

335d thumbs up this guys a legend !!!

[@lachaussetteorpheline]

Hi, in France it is illegal to drive a remapped car on "normal" roads: is it the same in UK? Is there a notable difference between a 330d and a 335d?

[@RichardADastardly]

No, it is not illegal to drive a remapped car on normal roads in the UK.

[@lachaussetteorpheline]

@@RichardADastardly wow you are lucky in the UK!

[@monGaleForce]

Can you do a comparison between the new A35amg to the 335D...would like to see your take

[@m140jam5]

Im expecting a baby so im looking into buying one towards the end of this year.

[@Weasel197]

Is the Alpina D3 that you tested, more fun? Or also fast and dull ? Because you seemed to like it back then.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Great question... I am going to make a very controversial reply here! The Alpina D3 is the best model in the entire line up (330d,335d,m3,340i), its exciting despite being a diesel and almost as fast as a tuned 335d.... so imagine a mapped one! I rate it higher than the M3/M4... its that bloody good. Handles better than the M3 yet is more comfy and has steering that feels 99% as good as hydraulic which none of the BMW models have! If Alpina made a 2 series, it would destroy everything BMW build, which is probably why they don't make one.

[@jorgecosta95]

Plus you get the cool looking green and blue stitching and not that chinese-overly-imitated //M stitching!

[@bamboscha6712]

Hi Daniel just picked up my F30 335d today amazing car as you've stated I really like the fact that its a wolf in sheep clothing. I just wanted to find out who you got your remap from and where their based as its something I will be dong a bit further down the line. If you have any other recommendations on things to add or do please let me know.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

I didn't get a remap ;-) but if you watch a previous video you can see that 'somebody' did get it done at dyno developments in Stevenage :D That, suspension and tyres is all this car needs to turn into a weapon!

[@HyperbirdF6]

Which one did you get? (what year and mileage and how much?) is it worth buying? I'm considering it!

[@TroopaDaDon89]

Dude I‘m sorry for you but you do have a hydraulic steering. Every xDrive doesn‘t habe the Electric steering. So you never have driving assistent plus with xDrive in an f10/11 f.e. Greetz from Germany

[@EK-em2zv]

Great! I was looking for a 5 series, but my girlfriend likes the 3 more. Guess its worth a test drive 😄

[@everydayguy289]

Nah 5 better in every way

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Good vid, however, driving on motorway in my 2015 at 70+ ish, I get around 42 mpg. Commuting on country A roads, sometimes steady, sometimes pedal down, I get 33 mpg. I’ve never seen 50 in the 2 years I’ve owned it. Need to map mine, but can’t spare the £500 yet.

[@vaughanaBowtonladupthewhites]

I have the 2015 version & @ 70 I can get 56 ish.

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Must have been summat up with mine. Anyhow, got rid and bought an i4 edruve 40 now. 300 miles on £22. 😂

[@vaughanaBowtonladupthewhites]

Had mine 6 yrs now & honestly can say I have , touch wood, not even changed a light bulb but serviced at BMW dealers in Bolton when indicated and no need for increased power on British soil :-)

[@branniganb]

Are you a Military Road fan? That road is a must every time i am going that way. I drive a 435d xdrive, I definitely know what you mean about the love hate thing, its rapid but not overly exciting.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

There is a better more remote road near bodiam with a longer straight ;-)

[@branniganb]

Please enlighten me, been searching for some local good driving roads. cheers

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Junction Road, runs from Hawkhurst down to Cripps Corner, has lots of rising bumps on a long straight.

[@noodldoodl1970]

Hello mate, great vids. Had to subscribe. Please may I ask your opinion on something? I’m in the market for a new (used) diesel car and willing to sacrifice some speed for how the car actually sounds. I want to hear that delicious straight six burble. Yours sounds lovely in the video, but as we all know the magic of the exhaust note cannot be demonstrated effectively via KZbin; you have to listen to it in person the get the true feeling. How was your mate’s 330D by comparison to yours, sound-wise? Are the newer cars generally tamer (in the noise department) than the 330/335 diesels of previous years? What easy mods make them sound better? I currently drive a 120D and it sounds like a bloody taxi. I want a car that has some poke but that has a sound that puts a smile on my face and currently looking at the 330D. Any help greatly appreciated.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Thank you :-) Sound is something the 330d and 335d both lack. However the 35D does sound a lot beefier both inside and outside in comparison. Mods can be done to 'enhance' the sound (exhaust for instance) but it will still sound like a diesel not not a silky straight six. It does however pull smooth like a straight six. If you can afford it get the Alpina D3 as its the best all around package, if power is important than 35D... if handling and budget is an issue its 330D, all are great. and finally yes modern cars are tamer in the sound department, thank the men in Brussels for that!

[@noodldoodl1970]

Thanks Dan, but after more extensive research I've decided to open the door for thoughts on petrol, as I only do 9k miles a year, all around the doors, so diesel doesn't make that much sense. MPG is obviously better, but versus all them diesely-bits that could go wrong (DPF etc) then it's a false economy, and, like you say, they don't make the sound I'm after. Now to tell the wife I want an M135i...wish me luck, mate.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Wise choice, if I was in your shoes I would probably go petrol again despite how great this car is. The sound of the B58 in a 1 or 3 series is enough on its own!

[@jackb1888]

Nice video, after a f30 335d is the regular 330d a good 2nd choice if theres no good 335ds, been told to go for one with hk sound system and pro nav

[@dt3963]

I had this dilemma recently. I was looking at 335ds but found a 330d xDrive with a really high spec (pro Nav, HK, m sport pro, adaptive lights etc) and low miles. Don’t regret it. The 330d/335d are absolutely fantastic cars

[@ozhoneybadger]

You two bought it

[@edwardp5754]

Question - When you show your before and after graphs of the remap, the HP goes up but the ft lbs actually goes down. Why is this?

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Torque spiked as standard for some reason but instantly dropped. The remap holds it steady and feels much faster. They were not the best examples to show as the car made more power mapped on another run when comparing to the Alpina D3 a few months later.

[@edwardp5754]

The Benchmark thank you

[@Paul-nq8do]

Cool review!

[@zetecfiesta]

I have also owned mine just over a year now too.. Getting it remapped this month. Can't believe I've been such a pussy and waited a year for a remap. Just watching your vid makes the torque look brutal

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Comeback and let me know how awesome it is, be prepared for a few frightful in the wet take off moments and of course all of those torques :D

[@zetecfiesta]

I got it done yesturday, 403 bhp and 718 Nm, It's brutal, so much power the traction control can't tame it in the wet. MPG doesn't seem to have suffered badly either

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

holy crap, who did the work as that is some seriously strong numbers! but yes, in the wet all 4 'run craps' spin up at most speeds. just wait till you understand how the 4wd system and sports+ works, exiting roundabouts is about to become a whole new thing for you :-)

[@zetecfiesta]

The Benchmark Durham remaps did mine. I'm on pilot sport 4S's too, can easily spin up in the wet, who says xdrive isn't fun 😂😂 isn't yours more torque then mine?

[@bmwsincekid]

M550D Beast :) LOVE DIESEL BMERS

[@andyw3152]

Can I ask a daft question, when you put your foot down do you burn through the diesel? And how many setup of tyres have you gone through? For the performance the looks really understated, would love to own one.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

If I boot it constantly its low 30s. At santa pod I averaged 28mpg..... its seriously impressive! I have gone through no tyres and I have been very aggressive with this car, though its only done 6000 miles.

[@andyw3152]

If I ever get one I will let you know. Are the Recaros going into the M3? I will find your M3 vid now.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

I have a special set of Recaros going in the M3, next month I should have them installed and a video of that.

[@funnyvids4uman]

Was the S3 more fun than this? im contemplating on a s3 stage2 or golf 7r, or what car would u reccomend up to 25k , and engine between 2000-3000 cmc. thank man , love the vids and i never got why u sold the s3!

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Good question, in tuned form and with the suspension etc. the S3 was more fun.... but stock vs stock they are both equally boring! As for why I sold the S3.... long story with many sleeping dragons I would rather not poke.

[@wilfriedgnahoui8799]

The RS3 or 335d xdrive

[@eatdahl]

You said you can get 600ft lbs of torque but ive read that the ZF gearbox on a 35D can only support 700nm (516 ft lbs) so would a remap mess up your gearbox.

[@Easty3735]

He's confusing f ibs with nm as standard these are 630nm

[@rhunter203]

If you check the video at 5:42, it’s says 583 ft/lbs. Tbh I had to check because I though he meant nm...

[@liammoore5192]

A mapped f30 335d vs an f80 m3 in a straight line which would be quicker?

[@morbus74]

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[@liammoore5192]

@@morbus74 ive since had a play with an m4 comp in my mapped f31 335d and i was certainly quicker in a straight line

[@CharlotteK2008]

Up to legal speeds the 35d will be quicker…. The M3 will pull due to higher rev range and power as speed gets on.From a roll the M3 will pull most times

[@honey6446464]

Whats the Story behind the fact that you are Not alowed to Test alpinas?

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Nobody on KZbin is technically, I cant go into why. I can confirm it had nothing to do with me though!

[@MrBulletpoint]

What's the difference Vs a 325d?

[@zouzik91]

435d or 335d ?? not sure which one to get

[@davejones8811]

Depends what you need it for. Looks good for the 435d, practicality go for the 335d. I went for the 335d and I love it.

[@David-ju5ci]

Great video who would you recommend for remapping the car also can the dealer tell.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Yes dealers can tell.... this is universal for all cars nowadays. So only tune if: a) you own the car outright b) willing to cover faults without going through warranty Obviously my leased 335D is standard...

[@MrLee1m]

Just figured out you really remind me of Alan Partridge!

[@roverroko306]

What are you talking about? That's history that car, yes you can buy one, go and get a 3 year old car in Germany with 40000km on it for 22000€ and it's like a brand new car still. Or if you're smarter wait a year or 2 and simply buy a new version, the G20 330D remap it and have a real great machine with M sport adaptive suspension for about 27 to 30000€. Which is my plan. And I always buy what I plan to.

[@marcogoncalves3715]

I love that car!!!!

[@nicolasv2113]

I had that song play in my 330d every time I drove it 🙌🏻

[@takimakikaki]

What is going to flat is your power curve (top rpm means fast car between shifts not torque) which is strong above 3800rpm pretty much to 5200 rpm according to your 379HP dyno sheet. So keep the car that rpm range during acceleration resulting the fastest car with that mapping and hardware. So IMHO the "There is truly no benefits to rev the car that high" statement is a bit false.

[@piovo5222]

Yep, I don’t think he realised at that point that the car is a twin turbo. So there is power throughout the whole range almost upto red line.

[@leegriffiths312]

Didn’t know Alan Partridge made KZbin vids? 😜 good honest review 👍🏼

[@James-yl3kk]

Is it a good upgrade from a Fabia Vrs 1.4tsi?

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

HI James.... Now that's a hard thing to answer as they are different in every possible way The VRS is like an old school hot hatch with loads of tech thrown in (SC&Turbo + 7 speed DSG) this is like a 5 series with a massive amount of torque/power. So they do not compare in any way in handling, performance feel... just another playing field entirely! The VRS is more fun, the 335D even tweaked is dull in comparison but it will outrun most things on the road. Hope that helps.

[@James-yl3kk]

The Benchmark Thanks for your opinion. I need something bigger than my Vrs, I'm considering a 335d or a Golf R estate. I need test drive them both. Have you driven the R?

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

I owned the S3 for over 2 years which is a Golf R with a nicer interior (imo) it is a VERY good car.... I would say go for any of the variations of that platform (Seat/Skoda/Vw/Audi) and it will be a happy balance of performance, handling and also the amount of tuning/support out there now for it.

[@lissambres5086]

"this car is boring"... You are talking about a diesel luxury coupe with big engine and twin turbo. So yes it is not a sport car, but it was written on it when you got it. It looks like you buy a pair of mocassin shoes and complain they are not comfortable for running!?!

[@DJMikeStaffy]

Huh? He obviously knew what he was buying. He owns an e46 m3 for his "fun" car. He clearly bought this as a comfortable, economical and fast daily driver. He is reviewing the car, giving his opinions to advise others. As in don't buy this car expecting the thrills you would get from an m3. He is telling potential buyers constructively, what you are now repeating sarcasticly back to him... Bit pointless lol

[@thomasgobs6518]

Like this Video and need a 35d now :-)

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

Drive one of your machines over here and have a go!

[@jasonwhelan5596]

Did you ever make a video driving around in a vtec civic?? I cringed lookin at that old video

[@rhunter203]

What mpg do you get around town?

[@ashwells1059]

40-50

[@coreyghostboy6329]

I have a 2015 335d xdrive and it’s an amazing family car,scares the kids scares the wife and does 52 mpg on a nice run, it’s a bmw it’s meant to be refined and smooth, if you want a fucking crackpot buy an m3 or an rs6

[@barrysmith7291]

I Love these cars but I’m fed up with diesels , I’ve gone back to a petrol ⛽️ car , in the end I when for a 320 bhp vw arteon

[@Thuds593]

Diesels boring ?

[@ronniep9272]

​​@@Thuds593diesels are fun blasting around towns with their low down torque. They will feel faster than petrols for 90% of driving conditions. Petrols have the advantage when really flooring it on an open road and will sound better. But powerful diesels like this are pointless unless you're doing a lot of miles, the engines take a long time to warm up to see improved fuel economy. I have a 330D but next time I'd go for a 30i/40i/m3.

[@johnshaw8013]

Shame the ZF 8HP70 gearbox in this car has a 700nm torque limit on it... because the engine is capable of so much more!

[@neoquest2012]

M cars make you feel like a racing driver, 335d m sport, map, Hybrid = 410/660 raised peak power + torque to 5100rpm Kinda makes you feel like God...truely warp drive feeling between 100/150...Torque Rules the roads in 99% of situations Real World.

[@Thuds593]

Feel like god? Have you taken your meds m8

[@neoquest2012]

@@Thuds593 Certainly have 👍 thing is they made me buy an M5 Competition! And it make me feel like a combination of God/Budda/Ra all at once 😂😂😂🙄

[@Thuds593]

@@neoquest2012It’s on finance you don’t own it 😂

[@neoquest2012]

@@Thuds593 Paid cash fella, is your Corsa on finance treacle?

[@Thuds593]

@@neoquest2012 no you didn’t pay cash 😂😂😂

[@jonathandavies4916]

335d awesome car.

[@sparklesmagic2584]

I'm starting to wonder if my 2013 F31 335D is a dud. Ponderous transmission, bags of lag, stomp the throttle and power arrives 2-3 seconds later, usually after the overtaking opportunity has passed. None of the "instant thrust" that this review talks of. Averaging 28mpg and have never managed to get more than 42mpg even in ECO PRO and driving like a pensioner...

[@edwardp5754]

Certainly sound like something's not right. You should be averaging high 30's around town and low to mid 40's on a long run. That's without having to drive like a pensioner.

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

You certainly have a problem there, there’s no lag and the boost feels almost mechanical in response. Get rid of it or if it has warranty throw it at bmw.

[@HyperbirdF6]

What year and mileage is yours?

[@edwardp5754]

HyperbirdF6 if you’re referring to mine, it just ticked over to 12,000 miles. Since writing my last message I did a round trip to Bath. To my amazement I averaged 58mpg on the way home. It then dropped when I got stuck in traffic in Central London.

[@HyperbirdF6]

Nick Farina I found a 63 plate with 55k miles. Anything to look out for?

[@joegodfrey3938]

Hello mate. I have had my 335d fir a year. It's the xdrive same as yours. Iam considering mapping it. Would this affect the warranty. I've heard wen they are mapped they are awesome

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

It will void the warranty yes, but it also makes it awesome..... so tricky one. I personally like awesome ;-)

[@joegodfrey3938]

Am a fan of awesome too. I think I'll wait till the weather improves. Appreciate it 👍

[@sureshsivarajah6901]

Consider an acs power upgrade which keeps warranty intact OR the steinbauer power upgrade which is the same as the acs but without the warranty for just under half the price. They arent normal cheapo tuning boxes like dtuk/bluespark style, they connect to the injectors instead and change pulse width for a safe power gain with no overboost and no increased rail pressure. With the steinbauer on its max setting you get close to remap figures at around 375bhp and 570lbft torque, and its completely untraceable if removed for warranty work, unlike cheapo boxes which leave records of increased rail pressure on the ecu. The steinbauer is amazing and the gains were dyno proven as well, cant recommend it enough lol, best £1300 ive spent on the car so far

[@HyperbirdF6]

Joe Godfrey I am considering a 335d. What year and mileage is yours? Worth buying?

[@joegodfrey3938]

HyperbirdF6 hyperbird. Yeah mine is a 2015. 22000 miles. Warranty is up at end June. But soon as I get back from holidays next week am booked into quantum remap. Quotes figures of 380 bhp and 745 nm torch. As Mr benchmark says awesome 👍

[@leemurphy5253]

Is it a twin turbo

[@davejones8811]

Yes

[@Pequin1000]

Great vid, love the car. Why are you wearing a coat in your car?

[@bogdan.2679]

Nice channel, i subscried!

[@Motlatsi]

Just by watch I disagree with the input you submit that the car is boring. I like quiet cutting past all the noisy -going nowhere slowly young boys cars. I love a clean (no stickers) car too. Getting one in 2 or 1 years time.

[@dougnbodie]

You should just do voice overs....Read Harry Potter to me...Please

[@fazfinisher5598]

You keep talking about how good it is,but try to find its negatives.Secretly you know how good this car is,tuned in the real world its all you need.

[@machinedriver]

3:10 I had to laugh! Great car, ay? Great power but I'm definitely going for the remap anyway. Why let an extra 90BHP lay undiscovered?!

[@vaughanaBowtonladupthewhites]

FFS get on with it!

[@alpinab14]

i just have to say the f30 3 series is nothing like a f10 5 series , not even close

[@ashwells1059]

Which Is best

[@alpinab14]

@@ashwells1059 it depends what your best is , if its more on the sporty side defiantly the 3 series but for me personally comfort , refinement, quality , class , while still being a capable car the f10 5 series is way way ahead of the f30 3 series , the 5 series is closer to a 7 series than it is a 3 series

[@jasonborne1353]

Unfortunately the next m340d will get the bling bling M design .....

[@GabrielDima98]

But it will be even faster than the f30

[@jafuk]

340d probably won't make it to the UK. Just like the 540d :(

[@AngloSaxonVanguard]

335d is ok but the 40i is much better in terms of sound and top end power

[@CharlotteK2008]

The 35d is much better at real world rev range and speed…. On the road how often are you at the “top end” power? Very rarely unless you wanna lose your license. Any petrol will be better top end, that’s where they develop peak power and torque 🤷🏻‍♂️ Sound I cannot deny…. That B58 is a masterpiece but doesn’t sound as good as the N55. But the 35d being a diesel it’s never gonna sound as good. So you’ve really just stated the obvious, well done 👏🏻

[@Thuds593]

335d would be better with rear wheel drive. Loses character with 4 wheel drive

[@teamgimps]

If you don't want to do the video don't! You seemed unenthusiastic and only talked about the torque! As you had been requested to make this, shorten it to 3 minutes as that's maximum for what you spoke about. You mentioned nothing about servicing, brake pad wear etc etc

[@TheBenchmarkuk]

You are welcome to watch just 3 minutes :-)

[@teamgimps]

The Benchmark Just giving my opinion on what the content should have contained, especially considering the video title ;-)

[@edwardp5754]

Maybe you should keep your opinion to yourself next time and stick your Honda videos.

[@teamgimps]

Eddie Pierce That's why it's called 'an opinion'. KZbin allows us to share them. So get it right up ye

[@edwardp5754]

teamgimps haha you mad you drive a rice rocket?

[@fazer12779]

4:20 the 335i is faster.

[@davejones8811]

And my f80 M3 is faster then a 135i. What a stupid comment