The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 28,500
€ 47,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 M135i.
120d
M135i
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
M135i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
General
120d
M135i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
120d
M135i
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
120d
161 hp
322 hp
M135i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120d
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
120d
M135i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 lb/hp
120d
19.52 lb/hp
10.92 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
M135i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d
36 mpg
30 mpg
M135i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
414 mi
120d
471 mi
414 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
135.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
