The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 29,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
118i
120i
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
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
118i
120i
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
118i
134 hp
175 hp
120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
118i
22.62 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
118i
44 mpg
42 mpg
120i
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
577 mi
118i
610 mi
577 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
118i
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
