The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 28,200
BMW 118i (11 - 15) 118i
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d BluePerformance
118i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
BMW 118i (11 - 15)

General

120d BluePerformance
118i
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
6-speed manual 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

118i

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d BluePerformance
118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
40 mpg
118i
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
547 mi
120d BluePerformance
687 mi
547 mi
118i
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).
111.8 kWh
120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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