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 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
120d BluePerformance
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
120d BluePerformance
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
120i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
31 mpg
120i
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft

















