2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 BMW 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
