The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 34,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The BMW 120i is 6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 50.2 inches taller than the Ford Focus Electric.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
55.9
68.8
76.1
5.8
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
5.8 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
172.9
166.9 in
Length
172.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.52 %
General
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric
Performance
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
138 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120i
36 mpg
126 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 kWh
499 mi
Range
129 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
129 mi
Ford Focus Electric
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).
53.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
53.3 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
















