The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) 120d
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) 116d ED
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 length and width, but the 120d is 0.3 inches taller.
120d
116d ED
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
116d ED
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

120d
116d ED
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

120d
116d ED
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
187 hp
114 hp
116d ED
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d ED

Performance

120d
116d ED
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
120d
17.98 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
116d ED
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
120d
55 mpg
69 mpg
116d ED
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
950 mi
120d
751 mi
950 mi
116d ED
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
120d
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 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