The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 25,200
BMW 116i (17 - 19) 116i
€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) 125d
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
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 (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116i
125d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
BMW 116i (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

116i
125d
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
125d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
116i
108 hp
215 hp
125d
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

116i
125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

116i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

125d

▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
116i
28.06 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116i
125d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
116i
44 mpg
48 mpg
125d
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
659 mi
116i
610 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
116i
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116i
125d
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