The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 28,100

€ 35,400

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 125d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
116i
125d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %

General
116i
125d
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
116i
134 hp
215 hp
125d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
116i
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
116i
125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

125d
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
116i
22.95 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
116i
41 mpg
48 mpg
125d
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
557 mi
Range
659 mi
116i
557 mi
659 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
116i
109.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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