The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 27,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120i.
120d DPF
120i
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
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d DPF
120i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
120d DPF
120i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d DPF
120i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
175 hp
120i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d DPF
120i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d DPF
120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
41 mpg
120i
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
567 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
567 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
108 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d DPF
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
