2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
