2003 BMW 545 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 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, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 545 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
