The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 34,600
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 38,400
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) 125i
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

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
125i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
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 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d BluePerformance
125i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

120d BluePerformance
125i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d BluePerformance
125i
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
221 hp
125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i

Performance

120d BluePerformance
125i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.66 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d BluePerformance
125i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
38 mpg
125i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
521 mi
120d BluePerformance
769 mi
521 mi
125i
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).
117.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

120d BluePerformance
125i
5
Doors
3
5
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