The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 27,700
€ 38,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 118d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 120d.
118d
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
70.8
81.9
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
105.1
170
166.9 in
Length
170 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.33 %
General
118d
120d
E81
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d
120d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
141 hp
187 hp
120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118d
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118d
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
118d
22.05 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
118d
44 mpg
52 mpg
120d
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
690 mi
118d
598 mi
690 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
118d
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
