The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 32,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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, but the 116d ED is 0.2 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
116d ED
120d BluePerformance
55.6
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
55.6 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 ED
120d BluePerformance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %

General
116d ED
120d BluePerformance
F21
Generation
F20
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 BluePerformance
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 ED
114 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116d ED
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
116d ED
120d BluePerformance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d ED
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
116d ED
69 mpg
55 mpg
120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
950 mi
Range
751 mi
116d ED
950 mi
751 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
116d ED
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d ED
120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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