The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 34,400
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 130i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
123d
130i
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
130i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
General
123d
130i
E81
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
123d
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
123d
201 hp
261 hp
130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
123d
130i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
123d
16.29 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
130i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
123d
46 mpg
28 mpg
130i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
397 mi
123d
621 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft

















