The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 25,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The 120d BluePerformance is 9.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the 120i.
120d BluePerformance
120i
1421
1765
1984
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
2690
4324
2660
4227
4324 mm
Length
4227 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
120i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.61 %
General
120d BluePerformance
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
148 bhp
120i
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
120d BluePerformance
380 NM
200 NM
120i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
120i
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7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
120d BluePerformance
7.98 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
120i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
38 mpg
120d BluePerformance
67 mpg
38 mpg
120i
58 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
769 mi
Range
414 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L





















