The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 25,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d DPF is 9.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.7
68.7
79.9
68.9 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
175.6
166.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
E87
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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).
73.9 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft