2012 BMW 316 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, both 2012 BMW 316 and 2012 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 316 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 316 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 116 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
