2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (206 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger 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 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |