The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 34,500
€ 24,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.5 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
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.5 %
General
120d
116i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120d
187 hp
120 hp
116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120d
116i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
120d
17.98 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
116i
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
751 mi
Range
514 mi
120d
751 mi
514 mi
116i
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).
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
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
