The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 32,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
116i
123d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
123d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
116i
123d
F21
Generation
E81
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
123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
116i
134 hp
201 hp
123d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
116i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
116i
123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
116i
22.54 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
123d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
116i
42 mpg
46 mpg
123d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
577 mi
Range
621 mi
116i
577 mi
621 mi
123d
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
116i
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
