2002 BMW 330 vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2004 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
