The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 35,400
€ 30,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 125d is 0.2 inches shorter.
125d
118d
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
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
118d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
General
125d
118d
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125d
118d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
215 hp
148 hp
118d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
125d
118d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
125d
15.13 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
118d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
125d
48 mpg
59 mpg
118d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
659 mi
Range
808 mi
125d
659 mi
808 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
82.2 kWh
125d
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
