The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,200
€ 29,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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
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
120d DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %
General
123d
120d DPF
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
123d
16.29 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
123d
43 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
471 mi
123d
576 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
135.8 kWh
123d
113.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
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
