The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 24,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 118i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 116d.
118i
116d
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
104.7
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
116d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
118i
116d
F40
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
116d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
138 hp
113 hp
116d
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
116d
Performance
118i
116d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116d
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
118i
21.8 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
116d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
118i
44 mpg
52 mpg
116d
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
492 mi
Range
704 mi
118i
492 mi
704 mi
116d
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).
92.5 kWh
118i
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
116d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft















