The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,400

€ 34,500

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120d is 0.2 inches longer.
120d
120d BluePerformance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120d BluePerformance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
120d
120d BluePerformance
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
187 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
120d
120d BluePerformance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
120d
17.04 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120d
57 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
788 mi
Range
687 mi
120d
788 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
120d
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft