2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 BMW 130

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 BMW 130 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 125 and 2009 BMW 130 are equipped with a 2,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.

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 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 BMW 130
Make BMW BMW
Model 125 130
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 238 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 53 L


 

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