The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 31,300
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 and height, but the 120i is 0.2 inches longer.
120i
118d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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
118d
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.7 %
General
120i
118d
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
175 hp
141 hp
118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
120i
118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
120i
17.51 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
120i
42 mpg
49 mpg
118d
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
577 mi
Range
673 mi
120i
577 mi
673 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.8 kWh
120i
106.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
