The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 32,600
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d Automatic is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
E81
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 Automatic
120d xDrive
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d Automatic
175 hp
181 hp
120d xDrive
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d Automatic
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d xDrive
Performance
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d xDrive
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
120d Automatic
18.14 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d xDrive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120d Automatic
44 mpg
50 mpg
120d xDrive
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
687 mi
120d Automatic
598 mi
687 mi
120d xDrive
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).
96.7 kWh
120d Automatic
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d xDrive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d Automatic
120d xDrive
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 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
