The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 29,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
116i
120i
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
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.35 %
General
116i
120i
E81
Generation
F21
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
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
116i
120 hp
181 hp
120i
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
116i
24.25 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
116i
39 mpg
41 mpg
120i
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
567 mi
116i
540 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
116i
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
