The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 37,500

€ 34,600

€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 120d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125d
120d BluePerformance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
120d BluePerformance
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.68 %

General
125d
120d BluePerformance
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125d
120d BluePerformance
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
125d
215 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
125d
120d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance
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15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
125d
15.28 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
125d
50 mpg
56 mpg
120d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
769 mi
125d
687 mi
769 mi
120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
86.4 kWh
125d
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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