2012 BMW 640 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 BMW 640 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 640 | 330 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |