The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 27,800
€ 33,300
€ 27,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120i is 0.2 inches longer.
120i
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
General
120i
120d
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
175 hp
181 hp
120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
120i
120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
120i
17.32 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
120i
41 mpg
50 mpg
120d
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
687 mi
120i
567 mi
687 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
120i
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
