The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 34,000

€ 41,600

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 125d are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120i
125d
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %

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
8-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
120i
181 hp
221 hp
125d
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
120i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
120i
125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

125d
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
120i
17.72 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
120i
40 mpg
51 mpg
125d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
702 mi
120i
547 mi
702 mi
125d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.6 kWh
120i
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
125d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
125d
5
Doors
5
5
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