The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 31,500
€ 27,000
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 125i is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
125i
120d DPF
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
125i
120d DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
125i
120d DPF
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i
120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
215 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
125i
120d DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
125i
14.61 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
125i
36 mpg
41 mpg
120d DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
545 mi
125i
490 mi
545 mi
120d DPF
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
125i
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120d DPF
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
