The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus Electric (17 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ substantially. The Ford Focus Electric is 6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 50.2 inches lower than the BMW 123d.
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
5.8
71.8
79.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
71.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
5.8 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
172.9
104.7
166.9
172.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.06 %
General
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
DYB
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
143 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus Electric
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
85 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Focus Electric
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Ford Focus Electric
26.21 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
26 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
( 48 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford Focus Electric
126 MPGe
48 MPGe
BMW 123d
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
34 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
129 mi
Range
576 mi
Ford Focus Electric
129 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
53.3 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
Ford Focus Electric
53.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus Electric
BMW 123d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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



















