2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 BMW 118
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 and 2006 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 198 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2006 BMW 118. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 745 | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
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 | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |