The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 22,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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. The 120i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
120i
116i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.12 %
General
120i
116i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120i
148 hp
120 hp
116i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120i
116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
120i
31 mpg
39 mpg
116i
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
414 mi
Range
540 mi
120i
414 mi
540 mi
116i
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).
115.6 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
