The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,100
€ 27,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 120i.
118i
120i
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
120i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
118i
120i
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
118i
141 hp
148 hp
120i
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
118i
21.34 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
118i
36 mpg
30 mpg
120i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
393 mi
118i
499 mi
393 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
149.7 kWh
118i
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
3
Doors
5
4
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
