The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 32,300
€ 23,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 116i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125i
116i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
116i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
125i
116i
F20
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 4500 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
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
125i
14.67 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
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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).
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
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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


















