The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,300
€ 27,200
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 120d is 0.2 inches shorter.
120d
118i
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
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
118i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %
General
120d
118i
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
181 hp
134 hp
118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120d
118i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
120d
17.42 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
120d
55 mpg
40 mpg
118i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
547 mi
120d
751 mi
547 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
120d
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120d
118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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



















