2008 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |