The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 35,100
€ 32,200
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 3.3 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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
125i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
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
6-speed manual 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
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
130i
261 hp
215 hp
125i
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
125i
Performance
130i
125i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
125i
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
130i
12.33 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
125i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
130i
28 mpg
36 mpg
125i
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
397 mi
Range
490 mi
130i
397 mi
490 mi
125i
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).
125 kWh
130i
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
