The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 26,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 118d and the 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
118d
120i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
118d
120i
E81
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
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
118d
141 hp
168 hp
120i
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
118d
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118d
120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
118d
21.65 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118d
52 mpg
36 mpg
120i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
704 mi
Range
499 mi
118d
704 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
118d
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
