2009 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 BMW 118.
Because 2009 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 118 | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |