The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 22,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 120d DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
120d DPF
116i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
116i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
General
120d DPF
116i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
120 hp
116i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d DPF
116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116i
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120d DPF
41 mpg
41 mpg
116i
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
545 mi
Range
568 mi
120d DPF
545 mi
568 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 DPF
117.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
