The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 32,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 123d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
118i
123d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
123d
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.77 %
General
118i
123d
E81
Generation
E81
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
123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i
141 hp
201 hp
123d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
118i
123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
118i
20.95 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
123d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
118i
39 mpg
46 mpg
123d
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
540 mi
Range
621 mi
118i
540 mi
621 mi
123d
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).
104.9 kWh
118i
115.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
