The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. BMW M140i Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 32,900
€ 45,500
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 123d is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M140i.
123d
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
123d
M140i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.54 %
General
123d
M140i
E87
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
123d
M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
123d
201 hp
335 hp
M140i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
123d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
123d
M140i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
123d
16.4 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
123d
M140i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
123d
46 mpg
33 mpg
M140i
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
455 mi
123d
621 mi
455 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
123d
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
123d
M140i
5
Doors
5
5
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






















