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Originally Posted by MazdaFan
I think my xDrive28i feels a bit heavy already, I don't want a heavier car considering the overall size of the car.
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The 28i is 3500lb and 220WHP.
The 28i x is 3700lb (+5.5%) and 200WHP (-9%).
The 35i x is 3900lb (+11.5%) and 270WHP (+23%).
AWD increases the crank to wheel losses by 5-20% depending on speed and clutch engagement so it feels like it's a much heavier car.
If you need AWD, 35i is the way to go. If you don't need it, the sDrive28i is a better accelerating car than the xDrive28i.
At 100+ MPH, vehicle weight matters nil and the only perceivable thing is power since the aerodynamics are the same.