The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 21,700
€ 23,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 118i.
116i
118i
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
118i
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %
General
116i
118i
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i
118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
116i
120 hp
127 hp
118i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
116i
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
116i
118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
116i
24.43 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
116i
41 mpg
32 mpg
118i
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
568 mi
Range
426 mi
116i
568 mi
426 mi
118i
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).
138.2 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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
