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Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 5 | vs | 6 | The C350 has a good number of airbags, but the 335i is just OK (missing Knee) | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | BMW Assist | vs | mbrace | |||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 10 | vs | 8 | The 335i has an OK number of speakers, while the C350 has very few | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Optional | vs | Optional | Both can be upgraded to include satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Optional | It'll cost you to get an entertainment system on the C350; but it's not available at all on the 335i | ||||||
Performance
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Horsepower | 300 HP @ 5,800 RPM | vs | 268 HP @ 6,000 RPM | The 335i is of average power, but the C350 is underpowered | ||||||
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Number of gears | 6 | vs | 7 | The C350 has more gears and the 335i is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Manual transmission | vs | Semi-automatic transmission | Both the C350's semi-automatic transmission and the 335i's Manual transmission are unusual transmissions for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
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Air compressor | Twin turbocharger | vs | None | The 335i's Twin turbocharger lets it maximize power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 11.9 lb/hp | vs | 13.5 lb/hp | Both have OK performance | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | rear-wheel drive | Neither has a good drivetrain for off-road or bad weather driving | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 36.1 ft | vs | 35.5 ft | Both vehicles can make tight turns | ||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to leather | ||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 5 | People mover | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 451 miles | vs | 435 miles | Average highway range | ||||||
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Cargo space | 12.0 ft3 | vs | 12.4 ft3 | Both have OK cargo room | ||||||
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front seats | 51.2 ft3 | vs | 49.0 ft3 | The 335i has average-sized front seats, while the C350 is very cramped | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Optional | vs | Standard | A standard folding rear seat on the C350 is a great way to free up space for road trips; requires optional upgrade on the 335i | ||||||
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power outlets | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers power outlets | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
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Cupholders | 4 | vs | 4 | OK number of cupholders | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $42,925 | vs | $40,865 | Inexpensive | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 19 mpg | vs | 17 mpg | Both get OK mileage in the city | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 50,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | Average basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 4 year | vs | 4 year | Average lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 5.2 seconds | vs | 6.1 seconds | The 335i has a good 0-60 time, but the C350 is just average | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 134 ft | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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1/4 mile | 13.8 s @ 102 mph | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Top speed | Unknown | vs | 155 mph | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | Unknown | vs | 3 stars | |||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | 4 stars | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | 5 stars | |||||||
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