The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 26,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 125d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125d
118i
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
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
118i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.09 %
General
125d
118i
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125d
118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
125d
215 hp
141 hp
118i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
125d
118i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
125d
15.23 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
125d
50 mpg
36 mpg
118i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
687 mi
Range
499 mi
125d
687 mi
499 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
125d
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
118i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
