The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 22,200
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 120i is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120i
116i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
120i
116i
F20
Generation
E81
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-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
120i
175 hp
120 hp
116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
120i
116i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
120i
17.57 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
120i
42 mpg
39 mpg
116i
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
577 mi
Range
540 mi
120i
577 mi
540 mi
116i
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).
115.6 kWh
120i
106.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
