2009 BMW 130 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 205 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 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 130 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
