The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 30,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 longer.
116i
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
108 hp
181 hp
120d
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116i
120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
116i
28.06 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
116i
44 mpg
55 mpg
120d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
751 mi
116i
610 mi
751 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
