The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) 120d DPF
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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. The 125d is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
125d
120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

125d
120d DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

125d
120d DPF
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

125d
120d DPF
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
221 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF

Performance

125d
120d DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125d
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
125d
55 mpg
41 mpg
120d DPF
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
545 mi
125d
751 mi
545 mi
120d DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
125d
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125d
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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