The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 26,800

€ 33,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 120i is 0.3 inches taller.
120i
116d ED
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
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116d ED
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
120i
116d ED
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
181 hp
114 hp
116d ED
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d ED
Performance
120i
116d ED
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
120i
17.66 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116d ED
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
120i
43 mpg
69 mpg
116d ED
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
587 mi
Range
950 mi
120i
587 mi
950 mi
116d ED
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
70 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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