The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 30,700
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 118d.
120d DPF
118d
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
118d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
120d DPF
118d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120d DPF
118d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
53 mpg
118d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
734 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
734 mi
118d
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).
90.4 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
118d
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
