The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 27,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 120i (07 - 12) is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
120i (07 - 12)
168 hp
175 hp
120i (15 - 16)
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i (07 - 12)
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i (15 - 16)
Performance
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i (07 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i (15 - 16)
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
120i (07 - 12)
17.91 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
120i (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120i (07 - 12)
36 mpg
41 mpg
120i (15 - 16)
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
567 mi
120i (07 - 12)
499 mi
567 mi
120i (15 - 16)
Environmental Impact
125 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).
108 kWh
120i (07 - 12)
125 kWh
108 kWh
120i (15 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i (07 - 12)
120i (15 - 16)
3
Doors
3
4
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
