2005 BMW 330 vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 2005 BMW 330 and 2006 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
