2011 BMW 335 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 BMW 335 and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 430 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 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 335 | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |