2007 BMW 118 vs. 2007 BMW M5
To start off, both 2007 BMW 118 and 2007 BMW M5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2007 BMW M5 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | M5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |