The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 27,500

€ 44,500

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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
M135i
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
M135i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.24 %

General
118i
M135i
F20
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
M135i
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
118i
134 hp
322 hp
M135i
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
118i
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
118i
M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

M135i
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
118i
22.95 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
118i
46 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
431 mi
118i
634 mi
431 mi
M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
118i
96.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
118i
M135i
5
Doors
3
5
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