The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,600
€ 29,100
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
118d
120d DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
118d
120d DPF
E81
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
120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
141 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118d
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
118d
120d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
118d
21.65 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118d
52 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
704 mi
Range
471 mi
118d
704 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
118d
92.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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
