The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 33,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. The 120i is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120i Steptronic.
120i
120i Steptronic
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.4
166.4 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120i Steptronic
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
120i
120i Steptronic
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120i Steptronic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
120i
148 hp
181 hp
120i Steptronic
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
120i Steptronic
Performance
120i
120i Steptronic
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i Steptronic
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
120i
31 mpg
43 mpg
120i Steptronic
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
587 mi
120i
414 mi
587 mi
120i Steptronic
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).
104.1 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
120i Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120i Steptronic
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
