The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 24,100
€ 27,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 118d DPF and the 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
118d DPF
120i
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d DPF
120i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.52 %
General
118d DPF
120i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d DPF
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
118d DPF
120 hp
148 hp
120i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118d DPF
120i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d DPF
120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
118d DPF
42 mpg
30 mpg
120i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
393 mi
118d DPF
555 mi
393 mi
120i
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).
149.7 kWh
118d DPF
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d DPF
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
