The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) 125d
€ 47,100
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) M135i
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘ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 125d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
125d
M135i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 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 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125d
M135i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.94 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

125d
M135i
F21
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

125d
M135i
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
125d
221 hp
322 hp
M135i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i

Performance

125d
M135i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

125d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

M135i

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
10.92 lb/hp
M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125d
M135i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
125d
55 mpg
30 mpg
M135i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
414 mi
125d
751 mi
414 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
147.7 kWh
125d
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125d
M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
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