The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 32,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d.
118d DPF
120d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d DPF
120d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
118d DPF
120d
E87
Generation
F21
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 DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d DPF
120 hp
181 hp
120d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118d DPF
120d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d DPF
120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
118d DPF
42 mpg
56 mpg
120d
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
555 mi
Range
769 mi
118d DPF
555 mi
769 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
86.4 kWh
118d DPF
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d DPF
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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
