2010 BMW 120 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 120 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |
