The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 31,500

€ 30,600

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 longer.
118d
120d
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
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118d
120d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %

General
118d
120d
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
118d
148 hp
181 hp
120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118d
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

120d
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
118d
22.34 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d
120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
118d
55 mpg
55 mpg
120d
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
751 mi
118d
751 mi
751 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
88.5 kWh
118d
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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