The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 29,700

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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
116d
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
116d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %

General
130i
116d
E81
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
116d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
130i
254 hp
114 hp
116d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
116d
Performance
130i
116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

116d
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
130i
12.8 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
116d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
130i
28 mpg
60 mpg
116d
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
828 mi
130i
388 mi
828 mi
116d
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).
80.3 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
116d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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