The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) 120d
€ 40,600
BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15) M135i
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

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 is 0.4 inches taller.
120d
M135i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
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 xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120d
M135i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
BMW M135i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

120d
M135i
F21
Generation
F20
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
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
181 hp
316 hp
M135i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120d
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i

Performance

120d
M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120d

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

M135i

 REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
120d
18.27 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120d
M135i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
120d
50 mpg
29 mpg
M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
404 mi
120d
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).
151.6 kWh
120d
96.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120d
M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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