2004 BMW 118 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 9 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 718 kg more than 2004 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |