2008 BMW 330 d Sport Automatic E90 vs. 2008 BMW 330 d Sport
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 d Sport Automatic E90 and 2008 BMW 330 d Sport 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, both vehicles can yield 228 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 d Sport Automatic E90 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 BMW 330 d Sport.
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 480 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 d Sport Automatic E90 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 d Sport has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 d Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 d Sport Automatic E90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 d Sport Automatic E90 | 2008 BMW 330 d Sport | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
