2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 345 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 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 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |