2012 BMW 116 vs. 2012 BMW 120

To start off, both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 116 2012 BMW 120
Make BMW BMW
Model 116 120
Year Released 2012 2012
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 116 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4239 mm 4239 mm
Vehicle Width 1748 mm 1748 mm
Vehicle Height 1421 mm 1421 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption 4 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 5.4 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 4.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 51 L


 

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