The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 29,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 120i and the 120d DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
120i
120d DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d DPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
General
120i
120d DPF
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
148 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
120i
120d DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
120i
20.11 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120i
30 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
471 mi
120i
393 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
120i
149.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
