2012 BMW 120 vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, both 2012 BMW 120 and 2012 BMW 318 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 318 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 143 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 BMW 318.
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 318 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 2012 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 318 |
| 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 | 143 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 57 L |
