2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
