2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
