The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 35,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
118d
125d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
125d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.4 %
General
118d
125d
E81
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d
141 hp
215 hp
125d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118d
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
118d
125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
118d
22.05 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
125d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
118d
44 mpg
48 mpg
125d
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
659 mi
118d
598 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
118d
109.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
125d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
