2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 268 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |