The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) 120d
€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) 118d DPF
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 118d DPF.
120d
118d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
118d DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

General

120d
118d DPF
F21
Generation
E87
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
118d DPF
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
181 hp
120 hp
118d DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
118d DPF

Performance

120d
118d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

118d DPF

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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
118d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
118d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120d
50 mpg
42 mpg
118d DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
555 mi
120d
687 mi
555 mi
118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
118d DPF
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