The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 34,000

€ 45,200

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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
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
120i
M135i
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.58 %

General
120i
M135i
F20
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
120i
181 hp
322 hp
M135i
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
120i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i
Performance
120i
M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

M135i
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 lb/hp
120i
17.72 lb/hp
10.44 lb/hp
M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
120i
M135i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
120i
40 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
547 mi
Range
431 mi
120i
547 mi
431 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
142.1 kWh
120i
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 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