2008 BMW 130 vs. 2008 BMW 745
To start off, both 2008 BMW 130 and 2008 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 BMW 130. (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 BMW 130. 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 745 (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 130 | 2008 BMW 745 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 745 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |
