The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 33,600
€ 25,100
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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. The 125i is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 118i.
125i
118i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
125i
118i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i
118i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
125i
215 hp
127 hp
118i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
125i
118i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
125i
14.82 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
125i
37 mpg
30 mpg
118i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
513 mi
Range
398 mi
125i
513 mi
398 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
147.7 kWh
125i
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
118i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
