The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,300
€ 29,100
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 120d DPF.
118i
120d DPF
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
120d DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.45 %
General
118i
120d DPF
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
120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
168 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
118i
120d DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
118i
18.24 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118i
41 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
471 mi
118i
557 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
118i
109.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d DPF
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
