2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 347 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW 330 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
