2007 BMW 320 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 2010 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| 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 | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
