The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 31,800
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
116d
120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116d
120d BluePerformance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
General
116d
120d BluePerformance
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116d
120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116d
113 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116d
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
116d
120d BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
116d
26.73 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
116d
52 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
704 mi
Range
687 mi
116d
704 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
116d
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
