2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |