2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW 335 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 335 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. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 335 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |