2007 BMW 330 i Sport vs. 2007 BMW 330 Automatic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 i Sport and 2007 BMW 330 Automatic 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 i Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 i Sport (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330 Automatic. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 i Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 Automatic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 BMW 330 i Sport.
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 Automatic (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330 i Sport. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330 i Sport. 2007 BMW 330 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 i Sport has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 i Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 330 i Sport | 2007 BMW 330 Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |