The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

€ 29,900
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 34,900
 Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17) Ford Focus Electric
€ 29,900
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 BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus Electric.
BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
71.8
79.3
69.5 in
Width
71.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)
104.3
171.6
170.4 in
Length
171.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
18.22 %
Ford Focus Electric (13 - 17)

General

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
F21
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
143 hp
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Ford Focus Electric

Performance

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
138 mph
Maximum Speed
85 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus Electric

▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.21 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
26.21 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 kWh✽  ( 130 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
42 mpg
130 MPGe
Ford Focus Electric
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 kWh
577 mi
Range
90 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
90 mi
Ford Focus Electric
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
51.7 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
51.7 kWh
Ford Focus Electric
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Ford Focus Electric
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft