2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 BMW 320

To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 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. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.

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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 135 2009 BMW 320
Make BMW BMW
Model 135 320
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.6 seconds 9.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 63 L


 

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