The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 30,700
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) 120i
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125d
120i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (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 (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125d
120i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

125d
120i
F21
Generation
F20
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
120i
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
125d
221 hp
175 hp
120i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i

Performance

125d
120i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120i

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125d
120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
125d
55 mpg
42 mpg
120i
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
577 mi
125d
751 mi
577 mi
120i
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).
106.1 kWh
125d
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125d
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft