The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 35,600
€ 36,300
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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
125i
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
125i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.1 %
General
130i
125i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
125i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
130i
254 hp
221 hp
125i
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
130i
125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
130i
12.67 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
125i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
125i
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
567 mi
130i
388 mi
567 mi
125i
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
125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
