The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 33,600

€ 24,300

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 130i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 116i.
130i
116i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
116i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %

General
130i
116i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
116i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
130i
261 hp
120 hp
116i
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
130i
116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

116i
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
130i
12.25 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
116i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
130i
26 mpg
36 mpg
116i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
358 mi
Range
499 mi
130i
358 mi
499 mi
116i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
125 kWh
130i
174.3 kWh
125 kWh
116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft