The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 26,400
€ 32,800
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 125d.
120d
125d
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
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
125d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
General
120d
125d
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
125d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
161 hp
215 hp
125d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
120d
125d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
120d
41 mpg
48 mpg
125d
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
659 mi
120d
545 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
125d
5
Doors
3
5
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
