The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 28,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d.
116i
120d
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
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
120d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
116i
120d
F20
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
134 hp
161 hp
120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
116i
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
116i
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
116i
22.78 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
116i
41 mpg
36 mpg
120d
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
471 mi
116i
557 mi
471 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
135.8 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
