The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 27,300
€ 36,200
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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120d is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
120i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.13 %
General
120d
120i
F20
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
120d
187 hp
168 hp
120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120d
120i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
120d
17.27 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d
60 mpg
36 mpg
120i
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
828 mi
Range
499 mi
120d
828 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
120d
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
