The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) 116i
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 shorter.
116i
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

116i
125d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

116i
125d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

116i
125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
116i
134 hp
221 hp
125d
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116i
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

116i
125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

116i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
116i
22.87 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

116i
125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
116i
41 mpg
55 mpg
125d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
751 mi
116i
557 mi
751 mi
125d
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).
88.5 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

116i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft