2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 MG TF were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 MG TF. 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 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 118 | TF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
