The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)
€ 24,100
€ 24,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 118i (07 - 12) is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
118i (07 - 12)
141 hp
134 hp
118i (15 - 17)
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
118i (07 - 12)
140 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
118i (15 - 17)
Performance
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
118i (07 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i (15 - 17)
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
118i (07 - 12)
20.95 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
118i (15 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
118i (07 - 12)
39 mpg
44 mpg
118i (15 - 17)
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
610 mi
118i (07 - 12)
540 mi
610 mi
118i (15 - 17)
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
100.4 kWh
118i (07 - 12)
115.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
118i (15 - 17)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i (07 - 12)
118i (15 - 17)
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
