2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 and 2009 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 270 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | M3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 63 L |