2004 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 BMW 330 and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 670 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (450 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
