The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,100

€ 34,200

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d and the 123d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d
123d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
123d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %

General
120d
123d
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
120d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
175 hp
201 hp
123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
120d
123d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

123d
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
120d
18.14 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
120d
50 mpg
43 mpg
123d
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
674 mi
Range
576 mi
120d
674 mi
576 mi
123d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
123d
3
Doors
3
4
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