2006 BMW 745 vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
