The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,600
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) 125i
€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) 120i
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125i
120i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

125i
120i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

120i

 REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
125i
14.82 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
125i
37 mpg
43 mpg
120i
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
587 mi
125i
513 mi
587 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).
104.1 kWh
125i
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
120i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft