The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 42,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 116d is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M135i.
116d
M135i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116d
M135i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.58 %
General
116d
M135i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116d
M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
116d
113 hp
316 hp
M135i
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
116d
192 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
116d
M135i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
116d
26.73 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116d
M135i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
116d
52 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
704 mi
Range
431 mi
116d
704 mi
431 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
116d
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116d
M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft














