The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 43,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 M140i.
120i
M140i
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
M140i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.5 %
General
120i
M140i
E81
Generation
F20
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
M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120i
168 hp
335 hp
M140i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
120i
M140i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
120i
17.91 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
M140i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
120i
36 mpg
30 mpg
M140i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
414 mi
120i
499 mi
414 mi
M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
120i
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
120i
M140i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
