2008 BMW 335cxi
The 2008 BMW 335cxi is a coupe. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (224 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 6.2 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2008 BMW 335CXI
The 2008 BMW 335cxi is the all-wheel-drive version of the E92 3 Series coupe, sold by BMW in the US as the 335xi Coupe. It uses the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre N54 inline-six, rated at 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. This entry covers the version with the six-speed automatic; a six-speed manual was also offered.
Where it sits
The E92 coupe was the two-door member of the fifth-generation 3 Series family, with its own panels and roofline rather than simply a sedan with fewer doors. The 335 sat at the top of the regular range below the V8 M3, and the xi version added all-weather traction, a useful choice in snowy regions. Interest in the N54 engine remains high because it responds well to tuning.
Practicality
Seating is for four, with a rear bench split into two individual seats. Front seat-belt presenters hand the belt to the occupant, a neat touch given the long doors. The boot is reasonably sized for the class, and the AWD system adds a little weight compared with the rear-drive 335i.
Buying one today
The early N54 has well-documented weak points: high-pressure fuel-pump failures, leaking fuel injectors, wastegate rattle on the turbochargers and electric water-pump failure. Oil leaks from the valve-cover and oil-filter-housing gaskets are also common. A full service history and evidence of updated parts are valuable.
Rivals
Competitors included the Infiniti G37x Coupe, Audi A5 quattro and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 335cxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | BMW 2008 335cxi |
| Body Style | Coupe | Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Crimson Red, Chestnut Bronze Metallic, Le Mans Blue Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 3,000 cc |
| Power | 300 hp / 224 kW | Torque | 407 Nm / 300 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 6.2 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 COUPES
Compared with other 2008 coupes in our database, its 300 hp is 16% less than the average 2008 coupe (357 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.9 seconds slower than average.
| 2008 BMW 335cxi | Average 2008 coupes | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | 357 hp (23 cars) | -16% |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 412 Nm (23 cars) | -1% |
| 0–60 mph | 6.2 s | 5.3 s (23 cars) | +17% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 158 mph (23 cars) | -17% |
| Kerb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,538 kg (25 cars) | +1% |
| Engine size | 3,000 cc | 3,838 cc (25 cars) | -22% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 coupes with similar power to the 2008 BMW 335cxi.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 335cxi | 300 hp | 6.2 s | 1,560 kg |
| 2008 Nissan 350z | 306 hp | 5.1 s | 1,440 kg |