2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
