The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116d (17 - 19)
€ 32,600
€ 29,300
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 shorter.
120d
116d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
120d
116d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
181 hp
114 hp
116d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d
Performance
120d
116d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
116d
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
120d
50 mpg
64 mpg
116d
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
873 mi
120d
687 mi
873 mi
116d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft



















