2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |