The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 34,300
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) 125i
€ 36,700
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

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 longer.
125d
125i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
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 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125d
125i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.32 %
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)

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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
125d
221 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

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

125i

 REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125d
125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
125d
55 mpg
37 mpg
125i
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
505 mi
125d
751 mi
505 mi
125i
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).
121.2 kWh
125d
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125d
125i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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