The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 31,500
€ 30,100
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 118d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
118d
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
118d
120d
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
141 hp
175 hp
120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118d
120d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
118d
22.28 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
118d
53 mpg
44 mpg
120d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
734 mi
Range
598 mi
118d
734 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
118d
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
