The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 28,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 125d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125d
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
120d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
General
125d
120d
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
215 hp
175 hp
120d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
125d
120d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
125d
15.07 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
125d
48 mpg
50 mpg
120d
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
659 mi
Range
674 mi
125d
659 mi
674 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.7 kWh
125d
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
