The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 28,200
€ 25,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the 120i.
118i
120i
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
105.1
170
104.7
166.4
170 in
Length
166.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
118i
120i
F40
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
118i
138 hp
148 hp
120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
118i
21.8 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
118i
44 mpg
31 mpg
120i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
492 mi
Range
414 mi
118i
492 mi
414 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).
142.1 kWh
118i
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
