The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,200
€ 30,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
118i
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
118i
120d
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
168 hp
175 hp
120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
118i
18.04 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
118i
40 mpg
44 mpg
120d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
547 mi
Range
598 mi
118i
547 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
118i
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
