The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) 116d ED
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) 120i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 length and width, but the 116d ED is 0.3 inches lower.
116d ED
120i
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116d ED
120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

116d ED
120i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

116d ED
120i
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
116d ED
114 hp
175 hp
120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i

Performance

116d ED
120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

120i

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116d ED
120i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
41 mpg
116d ED
69 mpg
41 mpg
120i
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
567 mi
116d ED
950 mi
567 mi
120i
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).
108 kWh
116d ED
70 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116d ED
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft