The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 32,700
€ 26,900
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
118i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
General
120d
118i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d
181 hp
141 hp
118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120d
118i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
120d
17.6 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d
56 mpg
36 mpg
118i
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
769 mi
Range
499 mi
120d
769 mi
499 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
120d
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
