2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 BMW 125

To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 BMW 125 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 120 2011 BMW 125
Make BMW BMW
Model 120 125
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 228 km/hour 238 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.5 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 53 L


 

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