The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.36 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft