The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)
€ 24,200
€ 24,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 116d is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
116d
118i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116d
118i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
116d
118i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116d
118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
116d
113 hp
134 hp
118i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
116d
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
116d
118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
116d
26.73 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
116d
52 mpg
44 mpg
118i
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
704 mi
Range
610 mi
116d
704 mi
610 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
116d
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft



















