The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 28,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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
118i
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
118i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
120i
118i
F21
Generation
F21
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
118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
120i
181 hp
168 hp
118i
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120i
118i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
120i
17.66 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
120i
43 mpg
40 mpg
118i
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
587 mi
Range
547 mi
120i
587 mi
547 mi
118i
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).
111.8 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
