The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 29,800
€ 33,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches shorter.
120d BluePerformance
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
120i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
120d BluePerformance
120i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
120i
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
181 hp
120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
43 mpg
120i
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
587 mi
120d BluePerformance
751 mi
587 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
