The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 45,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 118i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the M140i.
118i
M140i
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.4
105.9
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
M140i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.8 %
General
118i
M140i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
118i
127 hp
335 hp
M140i
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
118i
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
118i
M140i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
118i
22.65 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
M140i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
118i
32 mpg
33 mpg
M140i
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
426 mi
Range
455 mi
118i
426 mi
455 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
134.5 kWh
118i
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
