The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 30,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 (04 - 07) is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d (07 - 12).
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d (04 - 07)
161 hp
175 hp
120d (07 - 12)
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d (04 - 07)
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d (07 - 12)
Performance
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d (04 - 07)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d (07 - 12)
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
120d (04 - 07)
19.52 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d (07 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120d (04 - 07)
36 mpg
44 mpg
120d (07 - 12)
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
120d (04 - 07)
471 mi
598 mi
120d (07 - 12)
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.1 kWh
120d (04 - 07)
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d (07 - 12)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d (04 - 07)
120d (07 - 12)
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
