The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 31,900
€ 30,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d BluePerformance and the 118i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %
General
120d BluePerformance
118i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
118i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
118i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
41 mpg
118i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
769 mi
Range
557 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
557 mi
118i
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).
109.9 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
