The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 26,400
€ 42,500
€ 26,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 120d is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the M140i.
120d
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
120d
M140i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.89 %
General
120d
M140i
E87
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d
M140i
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120d
161 hp
335 hp
M140i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
120d
M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
120d
19.38 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
M140i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d
41 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
414 mi
120d
545 mi
414 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
147.7 kWh
120d
117.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
