The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Focus RS (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 41,000

€ 26,400

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Focus RS is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
57.9
71.8
79.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
71.8 in
Width
68.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
172.8
104.7
166.4
172.8 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
3371 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.45 %

General
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
DYB-RS
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
345 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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9.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
9.77 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Ford Focus RS
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
545 mi
Ford Focus RS
500 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
117.3 kWh
Ford Focus RS
145.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Focus RS
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft






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