The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,100
€ 25,100
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d DPF and the 118i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
120d DPF
118i
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
118i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
General
120d DPF
118i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d DPF
118i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
127 hp
118i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120d DPF
118i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
30 mpg
118i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
398 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
398 mi
118i
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).
147.7 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
118i
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
