The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 36,300
€ 25,600
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125i
118d
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
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
118d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
125i
118d
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
221 hp
141 hp
118d
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
125i
118d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
125i
13.96 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
125i
41 mpg
52 mpg
118d
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
567 mi
Range
704 mi
125i
567 mi
704 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
125i
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
