2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 335 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |