The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,400
€ 27,700
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 118d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
118d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
120i
118d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
168 hp
141 hp
118d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120i
118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
120i
18.3 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120i
36 mpg
44 mpg
118d
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
499 mi
Range
598 mi
120i
499 mi
598 mi
118d
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).
109.1 kWh
120i
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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


















