2008 BMW 335 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
