The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
€ 32,100
€ 28,300
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.4
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.23 %
General
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
E81
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
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 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST
Performance
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
148 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus ST
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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




















