2011 BMW 123 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, both 2011 BMW 123 and 2011 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 123 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 123 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
