The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) 125i
€ 25,200
BMW 116i (17 - 19) 116i
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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 125i is 0.2 inches shorter.
125i
116i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (17 - 19)
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 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 116i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
116i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
BMW 116i (17 - 19)

General

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

Engine

125i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
125i
215 hp
108 hp
116i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
116i

Performance

125i
116i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

116i

 REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
125i
14.61 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
116i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
125i
36 mpg
44 mpg
116i
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
610 mi
125i
490 mi
610 mi
116i
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).
100.4 kWh
125i
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
116i
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