The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15) 120d BluePerformance
€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) M140i
€ 32,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 120d BluePerformance is 0.4 inches taller.
120d BluePerformance
M140i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d BluePerformance
M140i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.91 %
BMW M140i (16 - 17)

General

120d BluePerformance
M140i
F20
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
335 hp
M140i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i

Performance

120d BluePerformance
M140i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

M140i

▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
17.42 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d BluePerformance
M140i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
414 mi
120d BluePerformance
751 mi
414 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
147.7 kWh
120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d BluePerformance
M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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