The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) 116d ED
€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) 125i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

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
125i
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
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 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116d ED
125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
BMW 125i (12 - 15)

General

116d ED
125i
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
125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
116d ED
114 hp
215 hp
125i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
116d ED
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i

Performance

116d ED
125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116d ED
125i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
116d ED
69 mpg
36 mpg
125i
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
490 mi
116d ED
950 mi
490 mi
125i
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).
125 kWh
116d ED
70 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116d ED
125i
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