The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 27,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
130i
116i
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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
116i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.75 %
General
130i
116i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
116i
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
130i
254 hp
134 hp
116i
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
116i
Performance
130i
116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
116i
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
130i
12.8 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
116i
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
557 mi
130i
388 mi
557 mi
116i
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).
109.9 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
116i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 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
