The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 30,100
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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
120d
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
120d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
125i
120d
F21
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i
120d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
215 hp
175 hp
120d
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
125i
120d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
125i
14.72 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
125i
37 mpg
44 mpg
120d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
505 mi
Range
598 mi
125i
505 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.1 kWh
125i
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft





















