2009 BMW 650 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 650 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
