2004 BMW 330 vs. 2003 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2003 BMW 545 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 545 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
