2009 BMW 730 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 730 and 2007 BMW 330 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 730 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 730 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 254 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |