The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,200
€ 28,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 123d and the 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
123d
120i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
123d
120i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
General
123d
120i
E81
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
123d
201 hp
168 hp
120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
123d
120i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
123d
43 mpg
36 mpg
120i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
576 mi
Range
499 mi
123d
576 mi
499 mi
120i
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).
125 kWh
123d
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
