The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 32,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 longer.
118i
125i
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
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
125i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
118i
125i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118i
125i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
118i
134 hp
215 hp
125i
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
118i
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
118i
125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
118i
22.95 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
125i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
118i
46 mpg
36 mpg
125i
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
490 mi
118i
634 mi
490 mi
125i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
118i
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
