2008 BMW 330 vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 4 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 123 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
