2009 BMW 330 i Sport vs. 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 i Sport and 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 i Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 i Sport (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 i Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic.
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 i Sport (315 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic. (300 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 i Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic. 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 i Sport has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 i Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 330 i Sport | 2009 BMW 330 Ci Cabriolet Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 330 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2978 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |