2005 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | AAC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
