The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 28,300
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14) Ford Focus ST
€ 32,900
 BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Ford Focus ST is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
58.4
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
71.8
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
71.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
104.3
171.6
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
171.6 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
2939 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Ford Focus ST (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.79 %
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
DYB
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Ford Focus ST
247 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
266 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Ford Focus ST
266 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus ST

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Ford Focus ST
11.9 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Focus ST
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
490 mi
Ford Focus ST
475 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
125 kWh
Ford Focus ST
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Focus ST
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft