The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 30,700
€ 30,200
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 120i is 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 118i.
120i
118i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
105.9
170.4
105.1
170
170.4 in
Length
170 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
120i
118i
F20
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
120i
118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
120i
175 hp
138 hp
118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
120i
118i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
120i
17.57 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
120i
42 mpg
47 mpg
118i
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
577 mi
Range
522 mi
120i
577 mi
522 mi
118i
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).
94.8 kWh
120i
106.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120i
118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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


















