The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,200
€ 36,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 125i.
118i
125i
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
170.4
170 in
Length
170.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
125i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
General
118i
125i
F40
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
118i
138 hp
221 hp
125i
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
118i
125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
118i
21.8 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
125i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
118i
44 mpg
41 mpg
125i
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
492 mi
Range
567 mi
118i
492 mi
567 mi
125i
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).
108 kWh
118i
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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













