The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 30,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches taller than the 118i.
120i
118i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 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
118i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %
General
120i
118i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
120i
148 hp
168 hp
118i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120i
118i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120i
31 mpg
41 mpg
118i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
557 mi
120i
414 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118i
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
