The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 34,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 125d and the 125i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125d
125i
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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
125i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.36 %
General
125d
125i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125d
125i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
125d
215 hp
215 hp
125i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
125d
125i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
125d
15.23 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
125d
50 mpg
37 mpg
125i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
505 mi
125d
687 mi
505 mi
125i
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).
121.2 kWh
125d
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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





















