2008 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2010 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 2 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Saab 03-Sep. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Saab 03-Sep.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saab 03-Sep. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saab 03-Sep. 2010 Saab 03-Sep 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. 2010 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2010 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | BMW | Saab |
| Model | 330 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4689 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1529 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
