The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,700
€ 29,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
120i
120d DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
120i
120d DPF
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
181 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
120i
120d DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
120i
17.54 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120i
41 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
471 mi
120i
567 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
120i
108 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
