The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 31,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 118i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d BluePerformance.
118i
120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d BluePerformance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13 %
General
118i
120d BluePerformance
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
127 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
118i
120d BluePerformance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
118i
22.65 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118i
32 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
426 mi
Range
687 mi
118i
426 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
118i
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
