2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318.
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 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |