2007 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 3 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 330 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
