2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 365 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan 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 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 118 | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
