The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 30,800
€ 25,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The 118i is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
118i
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %
General
118i
120i
F20
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
118i
168 hp
148 hp
120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
118i
18.24 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
118i
41 mpg
31 mpg
120i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
414 mi
118i
557 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
142.1 kWh
118i
109.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
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
