The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 36,300

€ 33,900

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 170.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
125i
120d
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
170.4
105.9
170.4
170.4 in
Length
170.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
125i
120d
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.44 %

General
125i
120d
F21
Generation
F20
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
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
125i
221 hp
187 hp
120d
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
125i
120d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120d
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
125i
13.96 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i
120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
125i
41 mpg
57 mpg
120d
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
788 mi
125i
567 mi
788 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
84.3 kWh
125i
108 kWh
84.3 kWh
120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i
120d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 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