The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 25,200
€ 23,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 118i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
120i
118i
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
118i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %
General
120i
118i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
120i
148 hp
127 hp
118i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120i
118i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
120i
31 mpg
32 mpg
118i
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
426 mi
120i
414 mi
426 mi
118i
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).
138.2 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118i
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
