The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 44,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 M140i.
116i
M140i
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
M140i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.98 %
General
116i
M140i
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
M140i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
116i
120 hp
335 hp
M140i
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
116i
136 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
116i
M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.17 lb/hp
116i
24.98 lb/hp
10.17 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
116i
M140i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
116i
36 mpg
33 mpg
M140i
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
455 mi
116i
499 mi
455 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
134.5 kWh
116i
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
116i
M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
