2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW 320 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 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 141 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 320 |
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 | 141 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |