The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)
€ 28,700
€ 29,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 118i is 0.2 inches shorter.
118i
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
General
118i
120i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
118i
168 hp
181 hp
120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
118i
17.98 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
118i
40 mpg
41 mpg
120i
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
567 mi
118i
547 mi
567 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
