The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,500
€ 27,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
120d
120i
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
General
120d
120i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
120d
161 hp
148 hp
120i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d
120i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
120d
19.52 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d
36 mpg
30 mpg
120i
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
393 mi
120d
471 mi
393 mi
120i
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).
149.7 kWh
120d
135.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
