The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 31,900

€ 25,400

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 width, but the 120i is 0.2 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.6
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
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %

General
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
F20
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
181 hp
114 hp
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
214 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
120i
17.6 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
120i
41 mpg
62 mpg
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
850 mi
120i
567 mi
850 mi
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
120i
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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