2011 BMW 120 d vs. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 d and 2011 BMW 120 i Sport 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 and 2011 BMW 120 i Sport are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 d (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 d should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 i Sport weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 BMW 120 d.
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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120 i Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 d | 2011 BMW 120 i Sport | |
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 | 175 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |