The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 120i is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 116d ED.
120i
116d ED
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116d ED
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
120i
116d ED
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
114 hp
116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d ED
Performance
120i
116d ED
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
116d ED
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
120i
20.11 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116d ED
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
120i
30 mpg
69 mpg
116d ED
21 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
950 mi
120i
393 mi
950 mi
116d ED
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
70 kWh
120i
149.7 kWh
70 kWh
116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
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




















