2009 BMW 320 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 2012 BMW 118 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 BMW 118.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
