2011 BMW 118 vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, both 2011 BMW 118 and 2011 BMW 116 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 118 and 2011 BMW 116 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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, 2011 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 118 | 2011 BMW 116 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 118 | 116 |
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 | 143 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |