The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 23,700
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d BluePerformance is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d BluePerformance
116i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
116i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
120d BluePerformance
116i
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
120 hp
116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
116i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
116i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
37 mpg
116i
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
769 mi
Range
514 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
514 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
