The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 32,600
€ 35,400
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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
125d
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
125d
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
120i
125d
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 4400 rpm
120i
181 hp
215 hp
125d
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i
214 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
120i
125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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
125d
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
120i
17.72 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
120i
43 mpg
48 mpg
125d
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
587 mi
Range
659 mi
120i
587 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
120i
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
