The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 28,100
€ 23,500
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 118d.
120d
118d
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
118d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.81 %
General
120d
118d
E81
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
118d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
175 hp
120 hp
118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120d
118d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
120d
18.14 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
118d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120d
50 mpg
42 mpg
118d
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
555 mi
120d
674 mi
555 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
