The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) 120i
€ 37,100
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) 125i
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 120i and the 125i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
120i
125i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120i
125i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
120i
181 hp
221 hp
125i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
120i
17.66 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i
125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
120i
43 mpg
41 mpg
125i
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
567 mi
120i
587 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i
125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft