The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,400
€ 36,900
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 130i (07 - 09) and the 130i (09 - 12) are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 68.8 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
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 (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
E81
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
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 6650 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
130i (07 - 09)
261 hp
254 hp
130i (09 - 12)
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
130i (07 - 09)
232 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
130i (09 - 12)
Performance
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i (07 - 09)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
130i (09 - 12)
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
130i (07 - 09)
12.46 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
130i (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
130i (07 - 09)
28 mpg
28 mpg
130i (09 - 12)
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
397 mi
Range
388 mi
130i (07 - 09)
397 mi
388 mi
130i (09 - 12)
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).
161.1 kWh
130i (07 - 09)
157.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
130i (09 - 12)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
130i (07 - 09)
130i (09 - 12)
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











