2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Citroen C3
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Citroen C3 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 330 | C3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |