The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 25,200

€ 42,500

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 116i is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
116i
M140i
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
116i
M140i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.55 %

General
116i
M140i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
116i
M140i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
116i
108 hp
335 hp
M140i
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
116i
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
116i
M140i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

M140i
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
116i
28.06 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
M140i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
116i
44 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
414 mi
116i
610 mi
414 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
147.7 kWh
116i
100.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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