The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 30,100

€ 36,600

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.7
68.7
80.5
69.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
105.9
170.2
106.3
176.4
170.2 in
Length
176.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %

General
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
F21
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
112 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
557 mi
Range
1332 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
39.8 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft