2002 BMW 740 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 786 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
