The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 23,500
€ 34,900
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. The 118d is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 123d.
118d
123d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
123d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
118d
123d
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d
123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d
120 hp
201 hp
123d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118d
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
118d
123d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
118d
25.44 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
123d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
118d
42 mpg
43 mpg
123d
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
555 mi
Range
576 mi
118d
555 mi
576 mi
123d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.1 kWh
118d
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
