2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |