The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 31,800
€ 27,300
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The 120i Steptronic is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i Automatic.
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
General
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
120i Steptronic
181 hp
148 hp
120i Automatic
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
120i Steptronic
214 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i Automatic
Performance
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i Automatic
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
120i Steptronic
17.66 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120i Steptronic
43 mpg
30 mpg
120i Automatic
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
587 mi
Range
393 mi
120i Steptronic
587 mi
393 mi
120i Automatic
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
120i Steptronic
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i Steptronic
120i Automatic
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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















