The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 32,900

€ 34,400

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 125i is 3.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
125i
130i
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
125i
130i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
125i
130i
F20
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
125i
215 hp
261 hp
130i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
125i
130i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

130i
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
125i
14.67 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
125i
36 mpg
28 mpg
130i
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
490 mi
Range
397 mi
125i
490 mi
397 mi
130i
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).
157.2 kWh
125i
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
130i
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