2007 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 2009 BMW 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| 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 | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
