2008 BMW 760 vs. 2008 BMW 330

To start off, both 2008 BMW 760 and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 BMW 760 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. 2008 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 760 2008 BMW 330
Make BMW BMW
Model 760 330
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 440 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 248 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2105 kg 1675 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 61 L


 

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