The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 23,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120i is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120i
116i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
120i
116i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
120i
168 hp
108 hp
116i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120i
116i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
120i
17.91 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120i
36 mpg
44 mpg
116i
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
610 mi
120i
499 mi
610 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.4 kWh
120i
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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




















