The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 30,800
€ 35,700
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. The 130i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 118i.
130i
118i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
118i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %
General
130i
118i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
118i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
130i
261 hp
168 hp
118i
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
118i
Performance
130i
118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
118i
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
130i
12.33 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
118i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
130i
25 mpg
41 mpg
118i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
350 mi
Range
557 mi
130i
350 mi
557 mi
118i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
109.9 kWh
130i
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
