The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 26,600
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 120d is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 120i.
120d
120i
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
120d
120i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
120d
120i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
120d
161 hp
168 hp
120i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d
120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d
41 mpg
36 mpg
120i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
545 mi
Range
499 mi
120d
545 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120i
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
