2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac G8 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Pontiac | BMW |
Model | G8 | 335 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |