The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,800

€ 37,500

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 118d is 0.2 inches longer.
118d
125d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
125d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.35 %

General
118d
125d
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d
125d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d
148 hp
215 hp
125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
118d
125d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

125d
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
118d
21.23 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
125d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118d
57 mpg
50 mpg
125d
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
788 mi
Range
687 mi
118d
788 mi
687 mi
125d
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).
96.7 kWh
118d
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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