2005 BMW 318 vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2000 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 330 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |