2006 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indigo | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Indigo | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
