2012 BMW 118 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, both 2012 BMW 118 and 2012 BMW 1 Series were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 118 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
