2012 BMW 123 vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, both 2012 BMW 123 and 2012 BMW 316 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 123 and 2012 BMW 316 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 BMW 316. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 BMW 316. 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 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 316. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 123 | 2012 BMW 316 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 123 | 316 |
| 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 | 202 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 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 |
