2006 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 BMW 118 and 2006 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2006 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 118 | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
