2010 BMW 330 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 330 would be higher. 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 86 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 330 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
