The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 35,100
€ 30,100
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 120d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
130i
120d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
120d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
130i
120d
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
120d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
130i
261 hp
175 hp
120d
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
120d
Performance
130i
120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
130i
12.33 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
120d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
130i
28 mpg
44 mpg
120d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
397 mi
Range
598 mi
130i
397 mi
598 mi
120d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
109.1 kWh
130i
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
