The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 30,100
€ 36,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 118i is 0.2 inches shorter.
118i
125d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
125d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
118i
125d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
125d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
118i
168 hp
221 hp
125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
118i
125d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
118i
18.24 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
118i
41 mpg
55 mpg
125d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
557 mi
Range
751 mi
118i
557 mi
751 mi
125d
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).
88.5 kWh
118i
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
