The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 28,400

€ 46,700

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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
69.5
78.1
55.6
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
105.9
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
M140i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %

General
118i
M140i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 4400 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
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

M140i
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
118i
22.87 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
M140i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
118i
46 mpg
32 mpg
M140i
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
437 mi
118i
634 mi
437 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
140.2 kWh
118i
96.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft