The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 37,500
€ 34,200
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the 125d is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125d
123d
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125d
123d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
125d
123d
F20
Generation
E81
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
123d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
125d
215 hp
201 hp
123d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
125d
123d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
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15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
125d
15.28 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
125d
50 mpg
43 mpg
123d
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
687 mi
Range
576 mi
125d
687 mi
576 mi
123d
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).
113.1 kWh
125d
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
