2006 BMW 120 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 120 and 2008 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| 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 | 154 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
