The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,500

€ 29,100

€ 29,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 118d is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
118d
120d DPF
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
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
118d
120d DPF
F20
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
148 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
118d
120d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
118d
21.23 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118d
59 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
471 mi
118d
808 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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