The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 35,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.2
71.9
77.9
68.8 in
Width
71.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.2 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.81 %
General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
E87
Generation
DEH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
276 hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
306 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
306 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.04 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
414 mi
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft





















