The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 35,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 130i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d
130i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
130i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
120d
130i
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
120d
175 hp
261 hp
130i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120d
130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
120d
18.14 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120d
44 mpg
28 mpg
130i
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
397 mi
120d
598 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
120d
109.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
130i
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
