The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 34,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
130i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
130i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
120d
130i
F21
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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
120d
181 hp
254 hp
130i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120d
130i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
120d
17.36 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
130i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120d
55 mpg
28 mpg
130i
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
751 mi
Range
388 mi
120d
751 mi
388 mi
130i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
161.1 kWh
120d
88.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
