The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 28,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 116i and the 120d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
116i
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.65 %
General
116i
120d
E87
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
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
120 hp
175 hp
120d
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116i
120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
116i
24.43 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
116i
39 mpg
50 mpg
120d
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
540 mi
Range
674 mi
116i
540 mi
674 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
96.7 kWh
116i
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
