The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
€ 40,800
€ 46,700
€ 40,800
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 125d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
125d
M140i
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
125d
M140i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %
General
125d
M140i
F21
Generation
F21
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
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
125d
221 hp
335 hp
M140i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
125d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
M140i
Performance
125d
M140i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M140i
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
125d
14.96 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
125d
M140i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
125d
51 mpg
32 mpg
M140i
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
702 mi
Range
437 mi
125d
702 mi
437 mi
M140i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
140.2 kWh
125d
94.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
125d
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













