2008 BMW 316 vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, both 2008 BMW 316 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. Both 2008 BMW 316 and 2008 MG TF are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG TF (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 316 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 MG TF.
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 316 (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 316 | 2008 MG TF | |
Make | BMW | MG |
Model | 316 | TF |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |