The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 30,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 116d is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
116d
120d
55.9
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
55.9 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
120d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
116d
120d
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116d
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
114 hp
175 hp
120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116d
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116d
120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
116d
27.56 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
120d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
116d
60 mpg
44 mpg
120d
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
828 mi
Range
598 mi
116d
828 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
116d
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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















