2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 7 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. Both 2002 BMW 330 and 2009 BMW 135 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 135 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |