2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 BMW M6
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 BMW M6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2008 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (391 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 BMW M6 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | M6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
