2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 300 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.
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2008 BMW X5 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | X5 | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |