The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 30,600
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) 118d
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 longer.
125d
118d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125d
118d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)

General

125d
118d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
221 hp
141 hp
118d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d

Performance

125d
118d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

118d

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125d
118d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
125d
55 mpg
49 mpg
118d
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
673 mi
125d
751 mi
673 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.8 kWh
125d
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125d
118d
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