The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 26,400

€ 25,000

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. The 120d is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 116d.
120d
116d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %

General
120d
116d
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
161 hp
113 hp
116d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
116d
Performance
120d
116d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

116d
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
120d
41 mpg
52 mpg
116d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
545 mi
Range
704 mi
120d
545 mi
704 mi
116d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft