The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 32,500
€ 25,600
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
118d
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
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
118d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
120d
118d
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
187 hp
141 hp
118d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120d
118d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
120d
17.21 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
118d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
120d
60 mpg
52 mpg
118d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
828 mi
Range
704 mi
120d
828 mi
704 mi
118d
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).
92.5 kWh
120d
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
