The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 26,400
€ 28,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 120d is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 116d.
120d
116d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
120d
116d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
161 hp
114 hp
116d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
199 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
27.56 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
120d
41 mpg
60 mpg
116d
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
828 mi
120d
545 mi
828 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).
80.3 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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





















