The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 32,400
€ 28,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 118d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 120i.
118d
120i
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
104.7
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.09 %
General
118d
120i
F40
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
118d
148 hp
168 hp
120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
118d
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118d
120i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
118d
21.97 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118d
57 mpg
36 mpg
120i
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
636 mi
Range
499 mi
118d
636 mi
499 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
