The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 32,500

€ 37,600

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.3
82.1
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.4
106.3
182.9
170.4 in
Length
182.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %

General
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
F21
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
196 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
51 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
828 mi
Range
2226 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
22.7 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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