The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 32,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
118d
123d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
123d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.38 %
General
118d
123d
F21
Generation
E81
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
123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d
141 hp
201 hp
123d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
118d
123d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
118d
21.73 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
118d
53 mpg
46 mpg
123d
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
734 mi
Range
621 mi
118d
734 mi
621 mi
123d
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).
104.9 kWh
118d
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
