The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 31,300
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) 120d
€ 34,900
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) 125d
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 120d and the 125d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
125d
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.7 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

120d
125d
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d
125d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
181 hp
215 hp
125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

120d
125d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

 REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
120d
17.42 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
125d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120d
55 mpg
50 mpg
125d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
687 mi
120d
751 mi
687 mi
125d
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).
96.7 kWh
120d
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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