The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 41,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.8
79.5
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.73 %
General
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
E87
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
124 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.92 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
704 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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



















