The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,200
€ 24,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120i and the 118d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
120i
118d DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
118d DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %
General
120i
118d DPF
E87
Generation
E87
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
118d DPF
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
120 hp
118d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
118d DPF
Performance
120i
118d DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120i
31 mpg
42 mpg
118d DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
555 mi
120i
414 mi
555 mi
118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
118d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
