The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 35,700
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 130i.
120i
130i
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
130i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
120i
130i
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
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
120i
168 hp
261 hp
130i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
120i
130i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
120i
18.17 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
120i
36 mpg
25 mpg
130i
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
499 mi
Range
350 mi
120i
499 mi
350 mi
130i
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).
178.2 kWh
120i
125 kWh
178.2 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
130i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
