The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) 125d
€ 34,500
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) 120d
€ 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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
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
4409 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.62 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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