The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 32,500
€ 21,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 116i.
120d
116i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
120d
116i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
116i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d
187 hp
113 hp
116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d
116i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
120d
17.21 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
120d
60 mpg
31 mpg
116i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
414 mi
120d
828 mi
414 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
142.1 kWh
120d
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
