The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost (18 - ..) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 32,100

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
57.2
71.9
77.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
172.7
104.7
166.9
172.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.82 %

General
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
DEH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
180 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
16.77 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
598 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
102.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft