The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 33,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120i
120d
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
120d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
General
120i
120d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
168 hp
187 hp
120d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
120i
120d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
120i
18.04 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
120i
36 mpg
57 mpg
120d
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
788 mi
120i
499 mi
788 mi
120d
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).
84.3 kWh
120i
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
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
