The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)

€ 25,200
BMW 116i (11 - 15) 116i
€ 33,200
BMW 120d (17 - 19) 120d
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 116i is 0.2 inches shorter.
116i
120d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116i
120d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 116i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
BMW 120d (17 - 19)

General

116i
120d
F21
Generation
F21
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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
134 hp
187 hp
120d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d

Performance

116i
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

116i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d

▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
116i
22.54 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116i
120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
116i
42 mpg
57 mpg
120d
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
788 mi
116i
577 mi
788 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
116i
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft