2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy 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.
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2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |