The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 34,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
116i
125d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
125d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.77 %
General
116i
125d
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
116i
120 hp
215 hp
125d
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116i
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
116i
125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
116i
24.89 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
125d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
116i
37 mpg
50 mpg
125d
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
514 mi
Range
687 mi
116i
514 mi
687 mi
125d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
