The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) 123d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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. The 120d DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 123d.
120d DPF
123d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

120d DPF
123d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

120d DPF
123d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d DPF
123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
201 hp
123d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d

Performance

120d DPF
123d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

123d

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d DPF
123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
43 mpg
123d
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
576 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
576 mi
123d
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).
113.1 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d DPF
123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft