2008 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
Because 2008 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | BMW | Pontiac |
Model | 335 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |