2006 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 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. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 541 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 118 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
