2009 BMW 630 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 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. Both 2009 BMW 630 and 2008 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 68 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 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 630 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |