2003 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320.
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, 2003 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 328 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |