430I Coupe vs 330I

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

330I

Beats the 430I Coupe by 0.19s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 330I beats the 430I Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.19 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 330I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.8s

5.6s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

Price

$48,000

$45,000

Simulated race times

Distance

430I Coupe

330I

100 m

6.241s

6.143s

1/8 mile

9.198s

9.060s

1/4 mile

13.765s

13.573s

1 km

24.434s

24.152s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 330I is $45,000 vs $48,000 for the 430I Coupe — a $3,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 330I is 0.20s quicker (5.8s vs 5.6s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 430I Coupe or the 330I?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 330I is faster, beating the 430I Coupe by 0.19 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 430I Coupe vs the 330I?

The 430I Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the 330I does it in 5.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 430I Coupe produces 255 hp; the 330I produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 430I Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the 330I reaches 250 km/h.

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