The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 34,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 125i.
120i
125i
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
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
125i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
120i
125i
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
125i
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
120i
148 hp
215 hp
125i
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
120i
125i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
120i
19.89 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
125i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120i
31 mpg
37 mpg
125i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
513 mi
120i
414 mi
513 mi
125i
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).
119.4 kWh
120i
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
