The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 35,100
€ 29,800
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 125i and the 120d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 170.2 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
120d BluePerformance
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
125i
120d BluePerformance
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
151 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
125i
14.77 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
125i
37 mpg
55 mpg
120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
505 mi
Range
751 mi
125i
505 mi
751 mi
120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
125i
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
