2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 BMW 740 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 624 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 120 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 168 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 82 L |
