2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 205 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 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 118 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |