The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 28,600
€ 34,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120i
130i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
130i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
120i
130i
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
120i
175 hp
261 hp
130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120i
130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
120i
17.38 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
130i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
120i
41 mpg
28 mpg
130i
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
567 mi
Range
397 mi
120i
567 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
120i
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
