The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,800
€ 28,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. The 120d 5-door is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d Automatic.
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
E87
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 automatic transmission
Engine
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d 5-door
175 hp
161 hp
120d Automatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d 5-door
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d Automatic
Performance
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
120d 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d Automatic
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
120d 5-door
18.27 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d 5-door
50 mpg
36 mpg
120d Automatic
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
471 mi
120d 5-door
674 mi
471 mi
120d Automatic
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).
135.8 kWh
120d 5-door
96.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d Automatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d 5-door
120d Automatic
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


















