2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Subaru Tribeca.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 330 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |