The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 22,200
€ 25,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 120i.
116i
120i
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
120i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
116i
120i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i
120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
116i
120 hp
148 hp
120i
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
116i
24.25 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
116i
39 mpg
31 mpg
120i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
414 mi
116i
540 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
142.1 kWh
116i
115.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120i
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
