The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 40,800
€ 28,500
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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.
125d
120d
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
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
105.9
170.4
104.7
166.4
170.4 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
120d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
General
125d
120d
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 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
221 hp
161 hp
120d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
125d
120d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
125d
51 mpg
36 mpg
120d
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
702 mi
Range
471 mi
125d
702 mi
471 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
135.8 kWh
125d
94.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
120d
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
