The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 31,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d BluePerformance.
120d
120d BluePerformance
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120d BluePerformance
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
General
120d
120d BluePerformance
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d
161 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
120d
120d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
120d
19.52 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120d
36 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
687 mi
120d
471 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
120d
135.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
