The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 28,300
 Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Ford Focus ST.
BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
68.8 in
Width
71.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
166.9 in
Length
171.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2939 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.83 %
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)

General

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
E87
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
247 hp
Ford Focus ST
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Ford Focus ST

Performance

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
147 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
11.9 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
33 mpg
Ford Focus ST
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
475 mi
Ford Focus ST
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Ford Focus ST
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Ford Focus ST
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.5 cu ft