2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 330 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |