The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,900
€ 29,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 120d DPF.
130i
120d DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
120d DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %
General
130i
120d DPF
E81
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i
120d DPF
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
130i
254 hp
161 hp
120d DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
120d DPF
Performance
130i
120d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
130i
12.8 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
120d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
130i
28 mpg
36 mpg
120d DPF
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
471 mi
130i
388 mi
471 mi
120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
120d DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 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
