The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 29,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 120i Automatic.
120i
120i Automatic
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
120i Automatic
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
120i
120i Automatic
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
120i
148 hp
168 hp
120i Automatic
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i Automatic
Performance
120i
120i Automatic
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
120i Automatic
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
120i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120i Automatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120i
31 mpg
36 mpg
120i Automatic
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
414 mi
Range
499 mi
120i
414 mi
499 mi
120i Automatic
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).
125 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
120i Automatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120i Automatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
