The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 27,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 118i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
118i
116i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
116i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %
General
118i
116i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i
127 hp
134 hp
116i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
118i
116i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
118i
23.17 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
116i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
118i
30 mpg
41 mpg
116i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
398 mi
Range
557 mi
118i
398 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
118i
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
