The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 25,400
€ 26,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 120i.
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
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
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
F21
Generation
E81
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
168 hp
120i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
36 mpg
120i
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
850 mi
Range
499 mi
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
499 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
125 kWh
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
