The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 32,900
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
123d
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
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
123d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
General
120d
123d
F21
Generation
E87
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
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
187 hp
201 hp
123d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
120d
123d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
120d
17.04 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
123d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
120d
57 mpg
46 mpg
123d
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
788 mi
Range
621 mi
120d
788 mi
621 mi
123d
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).
104.9 kWh
120d
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
