2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW 116. 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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
