The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 31,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 116i is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
116i
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.71 %
General
116i
120d
E81
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
120 hp
181 hp
120d
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116i
120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
116i
24.25 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
116i
39 mpg
55 mpg
120d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
751 mi
116i
540 mi
751 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
88.5 kWh
116i
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
