The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,900

€ 34,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 125d is 0.2 inches shorter.
125d
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
120d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.62 %

General
125d
120d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
215 hp
187 hp
120d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
125d
120d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

120d
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
125d
15.23 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
125d
50 mpg
55 mpg
120d
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
751 mi
125d
687 mi
751 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
125d
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft