The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 22,200

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 116i (07 - 09) and the 116i (09 - 12) are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %

General
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
E81
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
116i (07 - 09)
120 hp
120 hp
116i (09 - 12)
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
116i (07 - 09)
118 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
116i (09 - 12)
Performance
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

116i (07 - 09)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

116i (09 - 12)
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
116i (07 - 09)
24.43 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
116i (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
116i (07 - 09)
41 mpg
39 mpg
116i (09 - 12)
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
568 mi
Range
540 mi
116i (07 - 09)
568 mi
540 mi
116i (09 - 12)
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
115.6 kWh
116i (07 - 09)
109.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
116i (09 - 12)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i (07 - 09)
116i (09 - 12)
3
Doors
3
4
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