The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 35,700
€ 36,400
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 (06 - 07) is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 130i (07 - 09).
130i (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
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 (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
130i (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
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 (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
130i (06 - 07)
261 hp
261 hp
130i (07 - 09)
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
130i (06 - 07)
232 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
130i (07 - 09)
Performance
130i (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
130i (06 - 07)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i (07 - 09)
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
130i (06 - 07)
12.33 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
130i (07 - 09)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
130i (06 - 07)
25 mpg
28 mpg
130i (07 - 09)
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
350 mi
Range
397 mi
130i (06 - 07)
350 mi
397 mi
130i (07 - 09)
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).
157.2 kWh
130i (06 - 07)
178.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
130i (07 - 09)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i (06 - 07)
130i (07 - 09)
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


















