The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,600

€ 31,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 6.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.4
105.9
170.2
176.4 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
XW3
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1332 mi
Range
769 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft