The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,300
€ 27,300
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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
120i
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
120i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
116i
120i
F20
Generation
E87
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
120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
116i
108 hp
168 hp
120i
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
116i
28.17 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
116i
44 mpg
36 mpg
120i
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
499 mi
116i
610 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
116i
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
