The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,800
€ 27,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 116i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d BluePerformance
116i
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
116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
120d BluePerformance
116i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
116i
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
134 hp
116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
41 mpg
116i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
557 mi
120d BluePerformance
687 mi
557 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
116i
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
