The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 29,900
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) 120i
€ 46,700
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) M140i
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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
M140i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
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 Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

120i
M140i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

120i
M140i
F21
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

120i
M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
120i
175 hp
335 hp
M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
120i
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i

Performance

120i
M140i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

120i

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M140i

▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
120i
17.51 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

120i
M140i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
120i
42 mpg
32 mpg
M140i
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
437 mi
120i
577 mi
437 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
140.2 kWh
120i
106.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

120i
M140i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft