2009 BMW M5 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 360 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (391 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
