The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) 123d
€ 32,700
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) 120d
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

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
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
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
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

123d
120d
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

123d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120d

 REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

123d
120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
123d
43 mpg
56 mpg
120d
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
769 mi
123d
576 mi
769 mi
120d
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).
86.4 kWh
123d
113.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

123d
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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