The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 38,400
€ 23,700
€ 38,400
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 120d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 116i.
120d
116i
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
104.7
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
116i
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.78 %
General
120d
116i
F40
Generation
E81
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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
116i
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
120d
18.74 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d
52 mpg
37 mpg
116i
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
690 mi
Range
514 mi
120d
690 mi
514 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
