2006 BMW 650 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 650 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
