2003 BMW 318 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 640 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
