The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 23,500
€ 34,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 130i.
118d
130i
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
130i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
General
118d
130i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118d
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
118d
120 hp
261 hp
130i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
118d
207 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
118d
130i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
118d
25.44 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
130i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
118d
42 mpg
28 mpg
130i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
555 mi
Range
397 mi
118d
555 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
118d
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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

















