2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 380 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
