The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) 116i
€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 116i and the 120d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
116i
120d BluePerformance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116i
120d BluePerformance
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

General

116i
120d BluePerformance
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

116i
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
116i
134 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
116i
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance

Performance

116i
120d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

116i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
116i
22.87 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
116i
41 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
687 mi
116i
557 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116i
120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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