2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | 335 | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |