The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) 120i
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) 118i
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
118i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120i
118i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

120i
118i
F21
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
118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
120i
175 hp
134 hp
118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
118i

Performance

120i
118i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

120i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

118i

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
120i
17.32 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i
118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120i
41 mpg
44 mpg
118i
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
610 mi
120i
567 mi
610 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.4 kWh
120i
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i
118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft