The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,400

€ 34,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.4
105.9
170.2
172.4 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.22 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
DEH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
25.47 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
67 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
835 mi
Range
687 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
835 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
71.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBlue
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft