The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 25,100
€ 23,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. The 118i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
118i
116i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
116i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
General
118i
116i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
118i
127 hp
120 hp
116i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
118i
116i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
118i
23.17 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
116i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
118i
30 mpg
37 mpg
116i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
398 mi
Range
514 mi
118i
398 mi
514 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.2 kWh
118i
147.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
