The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 32,100
€ 30,100
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 123d and the 120d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
123d
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
123d
120d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %
General
123d
120d
E81
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
123d
120d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
123d
201 hp
175 hp
120d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
123d
120d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
123d
46 mpg
44 mpg
120d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
123d
621 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
