2011 BMW 120 d Sport vs. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 d Sport and 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 120 d Sport and 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 d Sport (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 d Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 BMW 120 d Sport.
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, 2011 BMW 120 d Sport (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 d Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 d Sport has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 d Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 120 d Sport | 2011 BMW 120 i Sport Steptronic | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | 168 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
