The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 37,300
€ 42,500
€ 37,300
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 width, but the 120d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
120d
M140i
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
170.4
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
120d
M140i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
120d
M140i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120d
187 hp
335 hp
M140i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
120d
M140i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
120d
17.98 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120d
M140i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120d
55 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
751 mi
Range
414 mi
120d
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).
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
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120d
M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 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
