2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 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 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 120 | 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 | 168 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |