The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 34,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120i and the 130i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
130i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
130i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
120i
130i
E81
Generation
E81
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
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
120i
168 hp
254 hp
130i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120i
130i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
120i
17.91 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120i
36 mpg
28 mpg
130i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
499 mi
Range
388 mi
120i
499 mi
388 mi
130i
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).
161.1 kWh
120i
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
130i
3
Doors
3
4
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
