The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 29,800
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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
120d BluePerformance
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
120d BluePerformance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
General
116i
120d BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i
120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
120 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
116i
120d BluePerformance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
116i
24.8 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
116i
36 mpg
55 mpg
120d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
751 mi
116i
499 mi
751 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
116i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d BluePerformance
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
