The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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. The 120d DPF is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d BluePerformance.
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
120d DPF
41 mpg
55 mpg
120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
751 mi
120d DPF
545 mi
751 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
88.5 kWh
120d DPF
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
