The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 27,700
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) 118d
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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 118d.
120d DPF
118d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120d DPF
118d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

120d DPF
118d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d DPF
118d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
141 hp
118d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d

Performance

120d DPF
118d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

118d

 REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d DPF
118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120d DPF
41 mpg
44 mpg
118d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
598 mi
120d DPF
545 mi
598 mi
118d
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).
109.1 kWh
120d DPF
117.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d DPF
118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft