The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 30,100
€ 48,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M140i.
120d
M140i
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.6
69.5
78.1
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
M140i
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.11 %
General
120d
M140i
E81
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120d
175 hp
335 hp
M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
120d
M140i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
120d
18.14 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
M140i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
120d
44 mpg
32 mpg
M140i
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
437 mi
120d
598 mi
437 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
120d
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
120d
M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 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
