2010 BMW 118 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, both 2010 BMW 118 and 2010 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 118 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| 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 | 177 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
