The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 39,900
€ 26,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 120i is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M135i.
120i
M135i
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
120i
M135i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.01 %
General
120i
M135i
E81
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
120i
M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
120i
168 hp
316 hp
M135i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
120i
M135i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
M135i
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
120i
17.91 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
M135i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
120i
36 mpg
29 mpg
M135i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
404 mi
120i
499 mi
404 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
125 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
120i
125 kWh
151.6 kWh
M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
