2004 BMW 118 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 328 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
