The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 29,100
€ 28,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 120i is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
120i
120d DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
120d DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
120i
120d DPF
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
120i
168 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
120i
120d DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
120i
18.17 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
120i
36 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
471 mi
120i
499 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
120i
125 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
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
