2007 BMW 118 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (318 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 595 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, 2012 BMW 640 (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 640 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
