The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 34,200

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
104.7
166.9
167.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.07 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
ED
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
23.14 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
327 mi
Range
576 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
327 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
115.1 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
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
115.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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