The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 27,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 (07 - 12) is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i (04 - 07).
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
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 (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.52 %
General
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
120i (07 - 12)
168 hp
148 hp
120i (04 - 07)
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
120i (07 - 12)
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i (04 - 07)
Performance
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i (07 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i (04 - 07)
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
120i (07 - 12)
18.17 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i (04 - 07)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120i (07 - 12)
36 mpg
30 mpg
120i (04 - 07)
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
393 mi
120i (07 - 12)
499 mi
393 mi
120i (04 - 07)
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).
149.7 kWh
120i (07 - 12)
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i (04 - 07)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i (07 - 12)
120i (04 - 07)
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
