The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 41,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
71.8
79.5
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
172.8
166.9 in
Length
172.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.88 %
General
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
E81
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
148 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus RS
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
500 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Ford Focus RS
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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


















