The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 34,300
€ 24,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 125i is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125i
116i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
116i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.87 %
General
125i
116i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i
116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
125i
215 hp
120 hp
116i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
125i
116i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
125i
14.72 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
125i
37 mpg
37 mpg
116i
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
505 mi
Range
514 mi
125i
505 mi
514 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.2 kWh
125i
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
116i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
