2009 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
