The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 21,200
€ 34,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 116i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 130i.
116i
130i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
130i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
116i
130i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
116i
113 hp
254 hp
130i
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
116i
111 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
116i
130i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
116i
24.97 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
130i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
116i
31 mpg
28 mpg
130i
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
414 mi
Range
388 mi
116i
414 mi
388 mi
130i
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).
161.1 kWh
116i
142.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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

















