The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 35,700
€ 28,600
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 130i is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 120i.
130i
120i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.7
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
120i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
130i
120i
E87
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
130i
261 hp
168 hp
120i
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
130i
120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
130i
12.33 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
120i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
130i
25 mpg
36 mpg
120i
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
350 mi
Range
499 mi
130i
350 mi
499 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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
