The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
€ 35,600
€ 30,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 130i is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
130i
118d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
118d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
130i
118d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
130i
118d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
130i
254 hp
148 hp
118d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
118d
Performance
130i
118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
118d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
130i
12.67 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
118d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
130i
28 mpg
55 mpg
118d
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
751 mi
130i
388 mi
751 mi
118d
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
88.5 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
