The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 28,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 116d is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
116d
120i
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
120i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
116d
120i
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116d
120i
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
116d
114 hp
168 hp
120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
116d
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116d
120i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
116d
27.56 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
116d
60 mpg
36 mpg
120i
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
828 mi
Range
499 mi
116d
828 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
116d
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
