2011 BMW 116 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, both 2011 BMW 116 and 2011 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 116 and 2011 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116.
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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 116 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 116 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 116 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
