2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |