The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 23,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 118i.
118d
118i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
118i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.1 %
General
118d
118i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
118d
118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
118d
141 hp
127 hp
118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
118d
118i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
118d
21.73 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
118i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
118d
53 mpg
32 mpg
118i
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
426 mi
118d
734 mi
426 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
138.2 kWh
118d
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft


















