The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 31,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 125i.
118d DPF
125i
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
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d DPF
125i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
118d DPF
125i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118d DPF
125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
118d DPF
120 hp
215 hp
125i
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
118d DPF
125i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d DPF
125i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118d DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
125i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
555 mi
Range
490 mi
118d DPF
555 mi
490 mi
125i
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).
125 kWh
118d DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d DPF
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
