2004 BMW 330 vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. 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 23 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 123 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
