The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 34,500
€ 39,200
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120d and the 125i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
125i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.27 %
General
120d
125i
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
120d
187 hp
221 hp
125i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
120d
125i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
120d
17.98 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
120d
55 mpg
38 mpg
125i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
521 mi
120d
751 mi
521 mi
125i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
120d
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120d
125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
