2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive vs. 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive and 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive and 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive. 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 i Exclusive | 2009 BMW 120 d Automatic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |
