The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 30,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 118d is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
118d
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
118d
120d
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118d
120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
141 hp
187 hp
120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118d
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118d
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
118d
21.65 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
118d
52 mpg
57 mpg
120d
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
704 mi
Range
788 mi
118d
704 mi
788 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
118d
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
