The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 26,900
€ 28,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 118i is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
118i
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
118i
120d
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
118i
120d
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
118i
134 hp
175 hp
120d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
118i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
118i
120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
118i
22.95 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
118i
42 mpg
50 mpg
120d
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
577 mi
Range
674 mi
118i
577 mi
674 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
96.7 kWh
118i
106.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
