2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 882 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |