The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 32,700
€ 27,300
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
120d
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
120d
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
120d
181 hp
148 hp
120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
120d
17.6 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d
56 mpg
30 mpg
120i
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
769 mi
Range
393 mi
120d
769 mi
393 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
149.7 kWh
120d
86.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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



















