2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 330 | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 17 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |