The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 35,100
€ 31,900
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 shorter.
125i
120i
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
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
120i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
125i
120i
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
125i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
125i
215 hp
181 hp
120i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
125i
120i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
125i
14.77 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
125i
37 mpg
41 mpg
120i
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
505 mi
Range
567 mi
125i
505 mi
567 mi
120i
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).
108 kWh
125i
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
