The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,300
€ 23,700
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
116i
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
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
General
120d
116i
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d
181 hp
120 hp
116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d
116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d
50 mpg
37 mpg
116i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
687 mi
Range
514 mi
120d
687 mi
514 mi
116i
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).
121.2 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
