The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 26,400
€ 35,100
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 120d is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 130i.
120d
130i
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
130i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %
General
120d
130i
E87
Generation
E87
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
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
120d
161 hp
261 hp
130i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120d
130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
130i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120d
41 mpg
28 mpg
130i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
545 mi
Range
397 mi
120d
545 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
