The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,900
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) 120d
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches shorter.
120d BluePerformance
120d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d BluePerformance
120d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

120d BluePerformance
120d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d BluePerformance
120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
187 hp
120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d

Performance

120d BluePerformance
120d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

120d

 REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d BluePerformance
120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
60 mpg
120d
48 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
828 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
828 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d BluePerformance
120d
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