2011 BMW Z4 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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 Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| 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 | 335 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4242 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
