The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 32,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 118i is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 120d.
118i
120d
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
105.9
170.2
170 in
Length
170.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.01 %
General
118i
120d
F40
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
138 hp
181 hp
120d
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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
120d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
118i
21.8 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118i
44 mpg
50 mpg
120d
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
492 mi
Range
687 mi
118i
492 mi
687 mi
120d
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).
96.7 kWh
118i
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
