The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 31,500
€ 32,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 longer.
125i
125d
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
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
125d
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
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
6-speed manual 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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
125i
215 hp
215 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
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
125i
14.61 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
125d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
125i
36 mpg
48 mpg
125d
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
659 mi
125i
490 mi
659 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
125i
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
