The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 40,800
€ 25,200
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 120i.
125d
120i
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
120i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %
General
125d
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125d
120i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
125d
221 hp
148 hp
120i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
125d
120i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
120i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
125d
51 mpg
31 mpg
120i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
702 mi
Range
414 mi
125d
702 mi
414 mi
120i
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).
142.1 kWh
125d
94.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
120i
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
