2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 BMW 320 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 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 320 |
| 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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
