The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 24,200
€ 27,000
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 116d is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
116d
120d DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116d
120d DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
General
116d
120d DPF
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116d
120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
116d
113 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
116d
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
116d
120d DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
116d
26.73 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
116d
52 mpg
41 mpg
120d DPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
704 mi
Range
545 mi
116d
704 mi
545 mi
120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
116d
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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



















