The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 36,900
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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
130i
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
130i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
General
125i
130i
F21
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
125i
130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
125i
215 hp
254 hp
130i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i
Performance
125i
130i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
125i
14.82 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
125i
37 mpg
28 mpg
130i
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
513 mi
Range
388 mi
125i
513 mi
388 mi
130i
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).
161.1 kWh
125i
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
130i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
