The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) 120i
€ 43,000
 BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16) M135i
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000

ⓘ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 120i is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
120i
M135i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
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 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120i
M135i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)

General

120i
M135i
F20
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
M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
120i
175 hp
322 hp
M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i

Performance

120i
M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

120i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

M135i

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
120i
17.38 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i
M135i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
120i
41 mpg
29 mpg
M135i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
404 mi
120i
567 mi
404 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
108 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
120i
108 kWh
151.6 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i
M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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