2009 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 318 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 318 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
