2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (184 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2005 BMW Z4 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |