The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 29,100
€ 23,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
120d DPF
116i
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
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
116i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
120d DPF
116i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d DPF
116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
116i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d DPF
116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
116i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
44 mpg
116i
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
610 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
610 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
100.4 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft

















