The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 33,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120d
120i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
120d
120i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
120d
175 hp
181 hp
120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
120d
50 mpg
43 mpg
120i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
674 mi
Range
587 mi
120d
674 mi
587 mi
120i
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).
104.1 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
