2008 BMW 330 d Sport vs. 2008 BMW 330 xi
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 d Sport and 2008 BMW 330 xi were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 d Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 xi (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330 d Sport. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 xi should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330 d Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 xi weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 BMW 330 d Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 330 xi is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330 d Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 xi will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW 330 d Sport (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330 xi. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 d Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330 xi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 d Sport | 2008 BMW 330 xi | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
