What options weigh the most?

Vegetable · 05-11-2016, 10:29 PM

Does anyone know which factory options add the most weight to our vehicles (340/ 335/435)? I can't seem to find this info anywhere.. I'm guessing the power seats...then maybe the 19" wheels, since it's added unsprung weight. 320/328/428i owners can chime in, but added weight of the N55/B58 is known.

Feddersen · 05-11-2016, 11:44 PM

I don't know what the individual options weigh but my 335i is fully equipped and has 19" wheels (401). This adds a total of about 120kg/265lbs.

Vegetable · 05-11-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Feddersen

I don't know what the individual options weigh but my 335i is fully equipped and has 19" wheels (401). This adds a total of about 120kg/265lbs.

where did you get that info? thanks!

MikeVictor · 05-12-2016, 12:18 AM

Glass roof will add a bit.

Feddersen · 05-12-2016, 12:38 AM

After a track day I was impressed by the performance after adding mppk so I took it to a lorry scale at the harbour. The cars total weight minus me, some gas and it's own weight left about 120kg of "unexplained" which must be all the options ;-). All in all it didn't make the track experience less impressive :-)

HitmanHearns · 05-12-2016, 12:44 AM

Would be nice to have a F30/F32 sticky for option weight. :X :X :X

eluded · 05-12-2016, 01:57 AM

I'm going to put my car to scale this week.

I find the thing that weighs the most is me. 19 inch wheels add ~3 pounds per wheel which is about 12 pounds of weight. Not sure if there any options on an American 340 that would add weight… Thinking… I guess the carbon fiber trunk spoiler might add half a pound…

sygazelle · 05-12-2016, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

Does anyone know which factory options add the most weight to our vehicles (340/ 335/435)? I can't seem to find this info anywhere.. I'm guessing the power seats...then maybe the 19" wheels, since it's added unsprung weight. 320/328/428i owners can chime in, but added weight of the N55/B58 is known.

Darn, you are taking all the fun out of it for us 4-banger fans. Other than engine options where the weight differences are known, I've never seen info on the weight of individual options or packages. Hope someone has that info. It would be good to know.

Beowulf65 · 05-12-2016, 08:46 AM

From the Owner's Manual:

428i Manual--> Steptronic: +45 lbs.

428i--> 428ix: +145 lbs

435i--> 435ix: +140 lbs.

Feddersen · 05-12-2016, 09:38 AM

There are a lot of things that add weight.

Leather vs fabric seats
Performance brakes
Electric seats
Tow bar
TV tuner
Fog lights
Bigger wheels
and much more...

You also have to remember du deduct the weight from the allowed load of the car.

otay · 05-12-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf65

From the Owner's Manual:

428i Manual--> Steptronic: +45 lbs.

428i--> 428ix: +145 lbs

435i--> 435ix: +140 lbs.

Yet another reason for manual.

Good info, subscribed!

bimmercar · 05-12-2016, 01:40 PM

i wonder how much weight the HUD adds

openwheelracing · 05-12-2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmercar

i wonder if the HUD adds weight

seriously?

Feddersen · 05-12-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmercar

i wonder how much weight the HUD adds

1,4kg or about 3lbs - http://www.etk.cc/bmw/en/parts/info/...y/62309287540/

fecurtis · 05-12-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

Does anyone know which factory options add the most weight to our vehicles (340/ 335/435)? I can't seem to find this info anywhere.. I'm guessing the power seats...then maybe the 19" wheels, since it's added unsprung weight. 320/328/428i owners can chime in, but added weight of the N55/B58 is known.

Moonroof and larger wheels would probably add the most weight.

Vegetable · 05-12-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

Moonroof and larger wheels would probably add the most weight.

Is the moonroof an option? I recall you could have it deleted on the M235i, but never saw the ability to delete on a x35i

metallicpea · 05-12-2016, 05:27 PM

It might depend on the model and package, but my car won't have a moonroof on it.

I think the heaviest option I selected was the split folding rear seat.

Vegetable · 05-17-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by metallicpea

It might depend on the model and package, but my car won't have a moonroof on it.

I think the heaviest option I selected was the split folding rear seat.

How much does the split folding rear seat weigh vs the non? I couldn't imagine is weighing more than maybe 15 lbs.

metallicpea · 05-17-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

How much does the split folding rear seat weigh vs the non? I couldn't imagine is weighing more than maybe 15 lbs.

Right, it isn't much, but the seat structure needs to be stronger and the hinge system, latches etc. The fixed rear seat is a lighter set-up. I don't have any specs, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than you think. Having removed folding seats in the past- the seat backs are surprisingly heavy.

My car is very bare bones, it has manual front seats - which I really like. So I was just commenting of the options on my car, above the base model, split folding rear is the only one with significant weight added.

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Feddersen Lieutenant 451 Rep 469 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive25i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	There are a lot of things that add weight. Leather vs fabric seats Performance brakes Electric seats Tow bar TV tuner Fog lights Bigger wheels and much more... You also have to remember du deduct the weight from the allowed load of the car. __________________ DD: F48 X1 xDrive25i '20 - https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703083 For fun: F22 M240i '19 - https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1644646 Previous BMW: Fully loaded F30, 335i https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1681247
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