2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 740 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2009 Audi Q7 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. 2009 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4132 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |