The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 25,200

€ 25,400

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 120i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %

General
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
114 hp
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
120i
31 mpg
62 mpg
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
850 mi
120i
414 mi
850 mi
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
78.2 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft