The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 35,000

€ 37,100

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 (12 - 15) is 0.2 inches shorter.
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
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 (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %

General
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
125i (12 - 15)
215 hp
221 hp
125i (16 - 17)
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
125i (12 - 15)
229 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i (16 - 17)
Performance
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
151 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

125i (12 - 15)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

125i (16 - 17)
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14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
125i (12 - 15)
14.87 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
125i (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
125i (12 - 15)
37 mpg
41 mpg
125i (16 - 17)
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
513 mi
Range
567 mi
125i (12 - 15)
513 mi
567 mi
125i (16 - 17)
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).
108 kWh
125i (12 - 15)
119.4 kWh
108 kWh
125i (16 - 17)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125i (12 - 15)
125i (16 - 17)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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