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