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 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 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 | 1993 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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |