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 4,394 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 938 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 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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 | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4394 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 | 480 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |