2010 BMW 118 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, both 2010 BMW 118 and 2010 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 490 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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | M3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |