2008 BMW 318 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
