The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 118d is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 125d.
118d
125d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
125d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
General
118d
125d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d
125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d
120 hp
215 hp
125d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118d
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
118d
125d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
118d
25.44 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
125d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118d
42 mpg
50 mpg
125d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
555 mi
Range
687 mi
118d
555 mi
687 mi
125d
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).
96.7 kWh
118d
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
