2008 BMW 735 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 549 kg more than 2009 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 735 | 118 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |