The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 34,400
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 118d is 0.2 inches shorter.
118d
125i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
125i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
118d
125i
F20
Generation
F20
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
118d
141 hp
215 hp
125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
118d
125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
118d
22.28 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
125i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
118d
53 mpg
37 mpg
125i
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
734 mi
Range
513 mi
118d
734 mi
513 mi
125i
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).
119.4 kWh
118d
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft














