2005 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Pontiac G5
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G5 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G5. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G5. (226 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2008 Pontiac G5 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 330 | G5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |
