2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2011 BMW 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Cruze | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
