The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 36,400
€ 34,200
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 130i and the 123d are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
130i
123d
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.8 in
Width
68.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
130i
123d
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
130i
123d
E81
Generation
E81
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
123d
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
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
130i
261 hp
201 hp
123d
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
130i
232 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
123d
Performance
130i
123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
130i
12.46 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i
123d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
130i
28 mpg
43 mpg
123d
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
397 mi
Range
576 mi
130i
397 mi
576 mi
123d
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).
113.1 kWh
130i
157.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i
123d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
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
