The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 34,300
€ 27,300
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The 125i is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the 120i.
125i
120i
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.7
166.4
170.2 in
Length
166.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
125i
120i
F21
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i
120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
125i
215 hp
148 hp
120i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
125i
120i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
125i
14.82 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
125i
37 mpg
30 mpg
120i
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
513 mi
Range
393 mi
125i
513 mi
393 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
149.7 kWh
125i
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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
