The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 30,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 xDrive is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
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
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
120d xDrive
181 hp
175 hp
120d Automatic
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120d xDrive
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d Automatic
Performance
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d xDrive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d Automatic
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
120d xDrive
18.27 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
120d xDrive
50 mpg
44 mpg
120d Automatic
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
598 mi
120d xDrive
687 mi
598 mi
120d Automatic
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.1 kWh
120d xDrive
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d Automatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d xDrive
120d Automatic
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
