Some 325xi/330xi details

Have some specs on the 325xi from a dealer in indiana:
1. Handling ride & braking:
+xDrive all-wheel drive system, electronically controlled with variable front/rear torque split and traction control (will impact performance and fuel economy a little bit due to weight and mechanism)
+Front suspension and subframe is stell, instead of 325i's aluminum. Also, an aluminum thrust plate for added strength.
2. Exterior
+High-intensity headlight cleaning system with retracting jets is standard on xi models

Options:
Sports package: adds 130-mph top-speed limiter. Deletes sport suspension calibration (all xi models have their own calibration), 17x8.0 alloy wheels, star spoke design with 225/45R-17 H-rated all season tires.
Other: active steering not offered, can add 17x8.0 front/17x8.5 rear performance tires along with the sports package and raise the limiter to 149mph.

330xi Details are nearly the same. Tires are the same as the 325xi unless optional tires added.

Weights (manual trans):
325i @ 50.3/49.3, 325xi @ 52.6/47.4, 330i @ 50.6/49.4, 330xi @ 52.6/47.4
325i @ 3285, 325xi @ 3560, 330i @ 3417, 330xi @ 3627
Auto looks to add almost 300 lbs to the 325i, but only about 45lbs to 325xi

The seating line up has changed across the entire 3-series line.
Regular: 6-way manual seats
ZPP: 8-way power seats + lumbar
ZSP: 10-way manual seats with power back-bolsters ala M3
ZPP+ZSP: 10-way power seats + lumbar with power back-bolsters ala M3

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Have some specs on the 325xi from a dealer in indiana:
1. Handling ride & braking:
+xDrive all-wheel drive system, electronically controlled with variable front/rear torque split and traction control (will impact performance and fuel economy a little bit due to weight and mechanism)
+Front suspension and subframe is stell, instead of 325i's aluminum. Also, an aluminum thrust plate for added strength.
2. Exterior
+High-intensity headlight cleaning system with retracting jets is standard on xi models

Options:
Sports package: adds 130-mph top-speed limiter. Deletes sport suspension calibration (all xi models have their own calibration), 17x8.0 alloy wheels, star spoke design with 225/45R-17 H-rated all season tires.
Other: active steering not offered, can add 17x8.0 front/17x8.5 rear performance tires along with the sports package and raise the limiter to 149mph.

330xi Details are nearly the same. Tires are the same as the 325xi unless optional tires added.

Weights (manual trans):
325i @ 50.3/49.3, 325xi @ 52.6/47.4, 330i @ 50.6/49.4, 330xi @ 52.6/47.4
325i @ 3285, 325xi @ 3560, 330i @ 3417, 330xi @ 3627
Auto looks to add almost 300 lbs to the 325i, but only about 45lbs to 325xi

The seating line up has changed across the entire 3-series line.
Regular: 6-way manual seats
ZPP: 8-way power seats + lumbar
ZSP: 10-way manual seats with power back-bolsters ala M3
ZPP+ZSP: 10-way power seats + lumbar with power back-bolsters ala M3

Great info.

And the xi's not getting sport suspension is no big surprise but its disappointing seeing a nice 3er jacked up like a pickup.

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what is the 0-60 in the automatic (325)?

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All 0-60 times on xi models were TBD.

The book said that the i and xi models will look exactly alike (with sports package). I wonder if they'll still add the height difference.

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All 0-60 times on xi models were TBD.

The book said that the i and xi models will look exactly alike (with sports package). I wonder if they'll still add the height difference.

Which book are you referring to commander? The only hesitation I have from purchasing the xi is the raised suspension.

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The book said that the i and xi models will look exactly alike (with sports package). I wonder if they'll still add the height difference.

This is the data I have on height

325i/330i no SP: 55.9 in

325i/330i SP: 55.3 in

325xi/330xi with or without SP: 56.1 in (much closer to the regular i models than before)

You can order the wheels and tires from the i SP models on xi SP models as an option now, but not the sport suspension with reduced ride height.

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