The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 28,600
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d BluePerformance is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d BluePerformance
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
120d BluePerformance
120i
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
120i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
36 mpg
120i
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
769 mi
Range
499 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
