The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 30,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 120i.
116i
120i
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
120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
116i
120i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
116i
113 hp
175 hp
120i
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
116i
24.97 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
116i
31 mpg
42 mpg
120i
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
577 mi
116i
414 mi
577 mi
120i
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).
106.1 kWh
116i
142.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
