The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 28,400
€ 41,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.8
79.5
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.12 %
General
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
E87
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.6 cu ft
















