The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 31,800
€ 39,900
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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
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
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d BluePerformance
M135i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
120d BluePerformance
M135i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
120d BluePerformance
181 hp
316 hp
M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
120d BluePerformance
M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d BluePerformance
M135i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
29 mpg
M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
687 mi
Range
404 mi
120d BluePerformance
687 mi
404 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
151.6 kWh
120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d BluePerformance
M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
