The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 25,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 118i and the 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
118i
120i
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %
General
118i
120i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
118i
127 hp
148 hp
120i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
118i
22.65 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
118i
32 mpg
31 mpg
120i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
414 mi
118i
426 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
142.1 kWh
118i
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
