The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (19 - ..)
€ 24,300
€ 32,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.2
71.9
77.9
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
172.8
170.4 in
Length
172.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.48 %
General
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
F20
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
409 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
















