The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 24,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 118d DPF.
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
120 hp
118d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
118d DPF
Performance
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
42 mpg
118d DPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
555 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
555 mi
118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
118d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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
