2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avensis. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
