2006 BMW 118 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 118 and 2007 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 127 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
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 | 127 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |