2010 BMW 118 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 118 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 640 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5007 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |