2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, both vehicles can yield 330 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 120 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |