2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
