The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,500

€ 33,600

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d and the 125i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120d
125i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
125i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %

General
120d
125i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
120d
187 hp
215 hp
125i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
120d
125i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

125i
▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
120d
17.21 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120d
60 mpg
37 mpg
125i
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
828 mi
Range
513 mi
120d
828 mi
513 mi
125i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
120d
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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