The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 31,300
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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
120d
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
120d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.34 %
General
123d
120d
E87
Generation
F20
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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
123d
201 hp
181 hp
120d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
123d
120d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
123d
46 mpg
55 mpg
120d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
751 mi
123d
621 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
