The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 31,800
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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
120d BluePerformance
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
120d BluePerformance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.66 %
General
125i
120d BluePerformance
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
215 hp
181 hp
120d BluePerformance
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
120d BluePerformance
Performance
125i
120d BluePerformance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
125i
14.67 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
125i
36 mpg
50 mpg
120d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
687 mi
125i
490 mi
687 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
125i
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
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
