The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 28,200
€ 27,000
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The 120d DPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 118i.
120d DPF
118i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
118i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
General
120d DPF
118i
E87
Generation
F21
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
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
168 hp
118i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120d DPF
118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
118i
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
120d DPF
41 mpg
40 mpg
118i
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
547 mi
120d DPF
545 mi
547 mi
118i
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).
111.8 kWh
120d DPF
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
