The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 35,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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
125d
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
125d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
130i
125d
E81
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
130i
125d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
130i
254 hp
215 hp
125d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
130i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
125d
Performance
130i
125d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
125d
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
130i
12.8 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
130i
28 mpg
48 mpg
125d
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
659 mi
130i
388 mi
659 mi
125d
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).
100.7 kWh
130i
161.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
125d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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
