2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (202 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 420 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 63 L |
