2012 BMW 123 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, both 2012 BMW 123 and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 BMW 123 and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 BMW 123.
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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 123 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 123 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 202 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
