2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
