2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 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 2006 BMW 330 and 2005 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (228 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 70 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
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 | 228 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |