2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 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 120 and 2009 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 120 | 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 | 175 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |