2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 330 | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
