The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 42,100
€ 24,500
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 116i is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M135i.
116i
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
116i
M135i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.91 %
General
116i
M135i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
116i
M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
116i
120 hp
316 hp
M135i
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
116i
118 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
116i
M135i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
116i
25.08 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
116i
37 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
514 mi
Range
431 mi
116i
514 mi
431 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
116i
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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
