The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 31,200
BMW 120i (17 - 19) 120i
€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) 116d ED
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 120i is 0.3 inches taller.
120i
116d ED
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (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
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120i
116d ED
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
BMW 120i (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

120i
116d ED
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

120i
116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
181 hp
114 hp
116d ED
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d ED

Performance

120i
116d ED
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED

 REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
120i
17.54 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i
116d ED
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
120i
41 mpg
69 mpg
116d ED
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
950 mi
120i
567 mi
950 mi
116d ED
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).
70 kWh
120i
108 kWh
70 kWh
116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i
116d ED
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