The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 33,400
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) 120d
€ 40,800
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) 125d
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120d is 0.2 inches shorter.
120d
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
125d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

120d
125d
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120d
125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
120d
181 hp
221 hp
125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

120d
125d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
120d
17.66 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
125d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
120d
56 mpg
51 mpg
125d
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
702 mi
120d
769 mi
702 mi
125d
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).
94.6 kWh
120d
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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