The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 26,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 5-door is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
120i 5-door
120i
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 5-door
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
General
120i 5-door
120i
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 5-door
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
120i 5-door
181 hp
168 hp
120i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
120i 5-door
214 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
120i 5-door
120i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
120i 5-door
17.6 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i 5-door
120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120i 5-door
41 mpg
36 mpg
120i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
567 mi
Range
499 mi
120i 5-door
567 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
120i 5-door
108 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i 5-door
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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
