2008 BMW 528 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 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 528 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
