2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 330 2005 Porsche 911
Make BMW Porsche
Model 330 911
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2977 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 370 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.3:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 64 L


 

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