The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) 120d
€ 30,700
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) 118d
€ 32,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120d is 0.2 inches longer.
120d
118d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
118d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.73 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

120d
118d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d

Performance

120d
118d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

118d

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
120d
17.21 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
118d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
120d
60 mpg
53 mpg
118d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
734 mi
120d
828 mi
734 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).
90.4 kWh
120d
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft