The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 35,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
125d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.43 %
General
116i
125d
F20
Generation
F20
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
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
116i
28.17 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
116i
40 mpg
48 mpg
125d
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
659 mi
116i
547 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
116i
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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





















