The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 30,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 116d.
120i
116d
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.5
70.8
81.9
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.7
166.9
105.1
170
166.9 in
Length
170 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
General
120i
116d
E81
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116d
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
168 hp
114 hp
116d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d
Performance
120i
116d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
116d
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
120i
18.17 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
120i
36 mpg
62 mpg
116d
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
499 mi
Range
687 mi
120i
499 mi
687 mi
116d
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).
78.2 kWh
120i
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120i
116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
