2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 BMW 325. 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (238 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
