The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,100
€ 28,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 118i and the 120d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
118i
120d
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
General
118i
120d
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
127 hp
161 hp
120d
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
118i
23.17 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118i
30 mpg
36 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
471 mi
118i
398 mi
471 mi
120d
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).
135.8 kWh
118i
147.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
