2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW 318 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 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW 318.
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 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 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 318 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 318 |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |