2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Lexus GS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 330 | GS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |