The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 32,900
€ 25,200
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 120i.
123d
120i
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
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
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
123d
120i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.71 %
General
123d
120i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
123d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
123d
201 hp
148 hp
120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
123d
120i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
120i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
123d
46 mpg
31 mpg
120i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
414 mi
123d
621 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
142.1 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
120i
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
