The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 24,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 116i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
116i
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
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
120i
116i
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
120i
181 hp
108 hp
116i
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120i
116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
120i
17.66 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120i
43 mpg
44 mpg
116i
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
587 mi
Range
610 mi
120i
587 mi
610 mi
116i
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).
100.4 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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
