The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 32,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 116d is 0.2 inches longer.
116d
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116d
120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
116d
120d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116d
120d
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116d
114 hp
181 hp
120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116d
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116d
120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
116d
26.97 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
116d
59 mpg
56 mpg
120d
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
808 mi
Range
769 mi
116d
808 mi
769 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
86.4 kWh
116d
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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



















