2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
