The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 31,200
BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16) 120d
€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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. The 120d is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
120d
120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
120d DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

120d
120d DPF
F20
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
120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
187 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF

Performance

120d
120d DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
120d
17.1 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120d
57 mpg
41 mpg
120d DPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
545 mi
120d
788 mi
545 mi
120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
120d
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
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