The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) 125i
€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 125i is 0.2 inches shorter.
125i
125d
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
125d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

125i
125d
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

125i
125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
125i
215 hp
221 hp
125d
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d

Performance

125i
125d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
125i
36 mpg
55 mpg
125d
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
751 mi
125i
490 mi
751 mi
125d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
125i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft