The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 32,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 116i is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d.
116i
120d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
116i
120d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
113 hp
187 hp
120d
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
111 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116i
120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
116i
24.97 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
116i
31 mpg
60 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
828 mi
116i
414 mi
828 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
80.3 kWh
116i
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
