2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Lumina | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |