The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 26,400
€ 30,400
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 120d (04 - 07) is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d (15 - 16).
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
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
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
General
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
E87
Generation
F21
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
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d (04 - 07)
161 hp
187 hp
120d (15 - 16)
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d (04 - 07)
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d (15 - 16)
Performance
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d (04 - 07)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d (15 - 16)
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
120d (04 - 07)
19.38 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
120d (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
120d (04 - 07)
41 mpg
57 mpg
120d (15 - 16)
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
788 mi
120d (04 - 07)
545 mi
788 mi
120d (15 - 16)
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
84.3 kWh
120d (04 - 07)
117.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d (15 - 16)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d (04 - 07)
120d (15 - 16)
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
