The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 35,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 120i is 0.2 inches longer.
120i
125i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
125i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
120i
125i
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120i
125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
120i
181 hp
215 hp
125i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
120i
214 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
120i
125i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
120i
17.66 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
120i
43 mpg
37 mpg
125i
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
587 mi
Range
505 mi
120i
587 mi
505 mi
125i
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).
121.2 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
