The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 31,800
€ 30,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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. The 218i Coupé is 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 120i Coupé.
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
55.8
69.8
78.1
56
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
105.9
174.5
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
General
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
F22
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
218i Coupé
134 hp
168 hp
120i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i Coupé
Performance
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Coupé
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23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
218i Coupé
23.69 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
120i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
218i Coupé
46 mpg
36 mpg
120i Coupé
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
634 mi
Range
499 mi
218i Coupé
634 mi
499 mi
120i Coupé
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
120i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
218i Coupé
120i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
