2008 BMW 318 Ci vs. 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 Ci and 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 Ci is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 BMW 318 Ci.
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 318 Ci (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 Ci will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 Ci | 2008 BMW 318 Ci Cabriolet Automatic | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 318 | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |