The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 34,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 118i is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
118i
123d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
123d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.01 %
General
118i
123d
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i
168 hp
201 hp
123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
118i
123d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
118i
18.24 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
123d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
118i
41 mpg
43 mpg
123d
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
557 mi
Range
576 mi
118i
557 mi
576 mi
123d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
113.1 kWh
118i
109.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
