2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 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. Both 2007 BMW 320 and 2008 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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 200 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. 2008 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | 318 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |