2007 BMW 318 vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2009 BMW 125 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 125 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |