2009 BMW 320 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 2008 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
