The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 32,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 118d DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 123d.
118d DPF
123d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
118d DPF
123d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
General
118d DPF
123d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
118d DPF
123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
118d DPF
120 hp
201 hp
123d
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
118d DPF
123d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118d DPF
123d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
118d DPF
42 mpg
46 mpg
123d
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
555 mi
Range
621 mi
118d DPF
555 mi
621 mi
123d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
118d DPF
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118d DPF
123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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




















