2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 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. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 149 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |