2008 BMW 330 i Sport vs. 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 i Sport and 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic 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 i Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 i Sport (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 i Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 i Sport weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 i Sport has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 i Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 330 i Sport | 2008 BMW 330 i Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2979 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |