The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 28,800
BMW 118d (15 - 17) 118d
€ 42,100
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) M135i
€ 28,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 118d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
118d
M135i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

118d
M135i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 118d (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.93 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

118d
M135i
F21
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

118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
118d
148 hp
316 hp
M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
118d
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i

Performance

118d
M135i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

118d

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M135i

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
118d
21.23 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

118d
M135i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
118d
59 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
431 mi
118d
808 mi
431 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
142.1 kWh
118d
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

118d
M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft