The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 34,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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. The 120i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the 120d BluePerformance.
120i
120d BluePerformance
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d BluePerformance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
General
120i
120d BluePerformance
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120d BluePerformance
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
120i
120d BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
120i
20.11 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
120i
30 mpg
56 mpg
120d BluePerformance
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
393 mi
Range
769 mi
120i
393 mi
769 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
86.4 kWh
120i
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
