2008 BMW 318 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 318 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
