1999 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bugatti EB 218. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bugatti EB 218 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 1999 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti EB 218 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bugatti | BMW |
| Model | EB 218 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
