The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 34,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 125d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
118i
125d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
125d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %
General
118i
125d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i
168 hp
215 hp
125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
118i
125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
118i
18.04 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118i
40 mpg
50 mpg
125d
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
687 mi
118i
547 mi
687 mi
125d
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).
96.7 kWh
118i
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
