The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 33,600
€ 25,200
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 130i and the 120i are absolutely identical. Both are 166.4 inches long, 68.9 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
130i
120i
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.4
166.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
120i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
130i
120i
E87
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
130i
120i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
130i
261 hp
148 hp
120i
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
130i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
130i
12.25 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
120i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
130i
26 mpg
31 mpg
120i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
358 mi
Range
414 mi
130i
358 mi
414 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
142.1 kWh
130i
174.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
