The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 25,200
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The 116i is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
116i
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.25 %
General
116i
120i
F20
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
116i
108 hp
148 hp
120i
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
116i
120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
116i
28.17 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
116i
40 mpg
31 mpg
120i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
414 mi
116i
547 mi
414 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
142.1 kWh
116i
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 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




















