The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 30,900
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) 118d
€ 36,300
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) 125i
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 118d and the 125i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
118d
125i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

118d
125i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.44 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

118d
125i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
118d
148 hp
221 hp
125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i

Performance

118d
125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

118d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
118d
21.6 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

118d
125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
118d
59 mpg
41 mpg
125i
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
567 mi
118d
808 mi
567 mi
125i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
118d
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

118d
125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft