120I vs 120D Xdrive
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
120D Xdrive
Beats the 120I by 0.17s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 120D Xdrive beats the 120I comfortably, finishing 0.17 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 120D Xdrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
178 hp
190 hp
0–100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
Top speed
230 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
300 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$37,000
$38,000
Simulated race times
Distance
120I
120D Xdrive
100 m
6.810s
6.722s
1/8 mile
10.034s
9.911s
1/4 mile
15.012s
14.841s
1 km
26.633s
26.381s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 120I is $37,000 vs $38,000 for the 120D Xdrive — a $1,000 gap. Power: 120D Xdrive makes 12 hp more (178 vs 190). 0–100 km/h: 120D Xdrive is 0.20s quicker (7.1s vs 6.9s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 120I or the 120D Xdrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 120D Xdrive is faster, beating the 120I by 0.17 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 120I vs the 120D Xdrive?
The 120I hits 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, while the 120D Xdrive does it in 6.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 120I produces 178 hp; the 120D Xdrive produces 190 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 120I tops out at 230 km/h, and the 120D Xdrive reaches 230 km/h.
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