The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 32,900
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) 123d
€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 123d is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
123d
120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

123d
120d DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.34 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

123d
120d DPF
E87
Generation
E87
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 DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
123d
201 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF

Performance

123d
120d DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

123d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

123d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
123d
46 mpg
41 mpg
120d DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
545 mi
123d
621 mi
545 mi
120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

123d
120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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