The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 32,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 Automatic is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d Steptronic.
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
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 Automatic
120d Steptronic
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
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 Automatic
161 hp
181 hp
120d Steptronic
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d Automatic
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d Steptronic
Performance
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d Steptronic
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
120d Automatic
19.52 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
120d Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
120d Automatic
36 mpg
56 mpg
120d Steptronic
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
769 mi
120d Automatic
471 mi
769 mi
120d Steptronic
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).
86.4 kWh
120d Automatic
135.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Automatic
120d Steptronic
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
