2008 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, both 2008 BMW 320 and 2008 BMW 116 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 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 116 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
