The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 26,400
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 118i is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d.
118i
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.58 %
General
118i
120d
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
141 hp
161 hp
120d
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i
140 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
118i
21.11 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
118i
39 mpg
41 mpg
120d
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
545 mi
118i
540 mi
545 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.3 kWh
118i
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
