The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 36,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 130i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
123d
130i
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
130i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
General
123d
130i
E87
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
130i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
123d
201 hp
254 hp
130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
123d
130i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
130i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
123d
43 mpg
28 mpg
130i
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
576 mi
Range
388 mi
123d
576 mi
388 mi
130i
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).
161.1 kWh
123d
113.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
130i
5
Doors
3
5
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










