The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) 125i
€ 32,000
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) 118d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 125i and the 118d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125i
118d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (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 (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
118d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)

General

125i
118d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

125i
118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
215 hp
148 hp
118d
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d

Performance

125i
118d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

118d

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
125i
14.61 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
118d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
125i
36 mpg
55 mpg
118d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
751 mi
125i
490 mi
751 mi
118d
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).
88.5 kWh
125i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft