The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 37,400
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) 125d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 125d.
120d DPF
125d
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d DPF
125d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

120d DPF
125d
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d DPF
125d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d DPF
161 hp
221 hp
125d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

120d DPF
125d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d DPF
125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
120d DPF
36 mpg
55 mpg
125d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
751 mi
120d DPF
471 mi
751 mi
125d
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).
88.5 kWh
120d DPF
135.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d DPF
125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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