2008 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
Make | BMW | Morgan |
Model | 318 | Aero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |