2012 BMW 120 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 BMW 120 and 2012 BMW 116 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 120 and 2012 BMW 116 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 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 55 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 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 120 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 120 | 116 |
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 | 176 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |