The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 32,700
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Electric.
BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
170.2 in
Length
171.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
F21
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
142 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
63 MPGe
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
769 mi
Range
90 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
51.7 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft