2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Fiat Siena 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 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
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, 2008 Fiat Siena, 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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Fiat Siena | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 335 | Siena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 47 L |