The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 28,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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. The 116d ED is 3.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 120d.
116d ED
120d
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116d ED
120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
116d ED
120d
F21
Generation
E81
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 ED
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
116d ED
114 hp
175 hp
120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116d ED
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116d ED
120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

120d
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d ED
120d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
116d ED
69 mpg
50 mpg
120d
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
950 mi
Range
674 mi
116d ED
950 mi
674 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
70 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 ED
70 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d ED
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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