The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 28,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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. The 120i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d.
120i
120d
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.28 %
General
120i
120d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
175 hp
120d
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
120i
120d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120i
31 mpg
50 mpg
120d
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
414 mi
Range
674 mi
120i
414 mi
674 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.7 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
