2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
