2008 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 330 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
