The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 32,100
€ 32,800
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 123d is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
123d
125d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
123d
125d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
123d
125d
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
123d
125d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
123d
201 hp
215 hp
125d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
123d
125d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
123d
16.29 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
125d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
123d
46 mpg
48 mpg
125d
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
659 mi
123d
621 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
