The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 35,600
€ 27,800
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 130i is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
130i
120i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
120i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
General
130i
120i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
130i
254 hp
175 hp
120i
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
130i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
130i
12.67 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
120i
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
567 mi
130i
388 mi
567 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
130i
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
