The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 30,600
€ 24,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 118i is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
118i
120d
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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.95 %
General
118i
120d
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120d
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
141 hp
181 hp
120d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
118i
20.95 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
118i
39 mpg
55 mpg
120d
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
751 mi
118i
540 mi
751 mi
120d
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).
88.5 kWh
118i
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
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
