The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,600
€ 32,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 123d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
123d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
123d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
General
120i
123d
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 manual transmission
Engine
120i
123d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
120i
168 hp
201 hp
123d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
120i
123d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
120i
18.17 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
120i
36 mpg
46 mpg
123d
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
499 mi
Range
621 mi
120i
499 mi
621 mi
123d
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).
104.9 kWh
120i
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
123d
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
