125D vs 125I

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

125I

Beats the 125D by 0.18s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 125I beats the 125D comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 125I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

224 hp

0–100 km/h

6.3s

6.1s

Top speed

240 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Diesel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

Price

$44,000

$42,000

Simulated race times

Distance

125D

125I

100 m

6.467s

6.373s

1/8 mile

9.533s

9.401s

1/4 mile

14.271s

14.088s

1 km

25.353s

25.084s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 125I is $42,000 vs $44,000 for the 125D — a $2,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 125I is 0.20s quicker (6.3s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 125D or the 125I?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 125I is faster, beating the 125D by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 125D vs the 125I?

The 125D hits 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, while the 125I does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 125D produces 224 hp; the 125I produces 224 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 125D tops out at 240 km/h, and the 125I reaches 240 km/h.

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