The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) 120d
€ 34,300
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) 125i
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120d
125i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
125i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)

General

120d
125i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d
125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
120d
175 hp
215 hp
125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i

Performance

120d
125i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

125i

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
120d
18.14 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
125i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d
44 mpg
37 mpg
125i
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
505 mi
120d
598 mi
505 mi
125i
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).
121.2 kWh
120d
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
125i
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