The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 34,800
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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
130i
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
130i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
General
120d BluePerformance
130i
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
254 hp
130i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
130i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
28 mpg
130i
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
687 mi
Range
388 mi
120d BluePerformance
687 mi
388 mi
130i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
161.1 kWh
120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
130i
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
