2007 BMW 328 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 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 328 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
