2008 BMW 320 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
