The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 24,700
BMW 118i (15 - 17) 118i
€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) M140i
€ 24,700
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 118i is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
118i
M140i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
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 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

118i
M140i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 118i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.55 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

118i
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

118i
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
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
118i
134 hp
335 hp
M140i
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i

Performance

118i
M140i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

118i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

M140i

▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
118i
22.62 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

118i
M140i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
118i
44 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
414 mi
118i
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).
147.7 kWh
118i
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

118i
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