The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 31,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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
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
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
125i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
General
120d
125i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
120d
181 hp
215 hp
125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
120d
125i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120d
50 mpg
36 mpg
125i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
490 mi
120d
687 mi
490 mi
125i
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).
125 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
125i
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
