2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini One would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Mini One. 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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mini One has manual transmission. 2005 Mini One 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 330 | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 330 | One |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
