The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 34,800
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
116i
130i
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
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
130i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
116i
130i
F21
Generation
E81
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
130i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
116i
108 hp
254 hp
130i
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
116i
130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
116i
28.06 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
116i
44 mpg
28 mpg
130i
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
388 mi
116i
610 mi
388 mi
130i
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).
161.1 kWh
116i
100.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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




















