The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 29,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 Automatic is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
120i Automatic
168 hp
175 hp
120i Steptronic
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i Automatic
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i Steptronic
Performance
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120i Steptronic
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
120i Automatic
18.17 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
120i Automatic
36 mpg
42 mpg
120i Steptronic
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
577 mi
120i Automatic
499 mi
577 mi
120i Steptronic
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).
106.1 kWh
120i Automatic
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
120i Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i Automatic
120i Steptronic
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
