The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) 125i
€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) 116d ED
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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, but the 125i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
125i
116d ED
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
116d ED
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

125i
116d ED
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

125i
116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
215 hp
114 hp
116d ED
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d ED

Performance

125i
116d ED
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

116d ED

 REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
125i
14.61 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
116d ED
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
125i
36 mpg
69 mpg
116d ED
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
950 mi
125i
490 mi
950 mi
116d ED
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
125i
125 kWh
70 kWh
116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
116d ED
3
Doors
3
4
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