2006 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |