The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 28,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 118d.
120d
118d
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
118d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
120d
118d
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
161 hp
141 hp
118d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120d
118d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
118d
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
120d
19.52 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120d
36 mpg
44 mpg
118d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
120d
471 mi
598 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.1 kWh
120d
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
