2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 BMW 318 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 320 and 2007 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 318 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |