The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,600

€ 35,200

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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. The 230i Coupé is 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 125i Coupé.
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
55.8
69.8
78.1
56
68.8
76.1
69.8 in
Width
68.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
105.9
174.5
104.7
171.7
174.5 in
Length
171.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
F22
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
230i Coupé
249 hp
215 hp
125i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
230i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
125i Coupé
Performance
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

230i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

125i Coupé
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
230i Coupé
13.28 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
125i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
230i Coupé
41 mpg
29 mpg
125i Coupé
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
567 mi
Range
406 mi
230i Coupé
567 mi
406 mi
125i Coupé
Environmental Impact
108 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).
153.5 kWh
230i Coupé
108 kWh
153.5 kWh
125i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
230i Coupé
125i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data