The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 35,000
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) 125i
€ 42,100
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) M135i
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

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 length and width, but the 125i is 0.4 inches taller.
125i
M135i
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

125i
M135i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.28 %
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

125i
M135i
F20
Generation
F21
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

125i
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
125i
215 hp
316 hp
M135i
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
125i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
M135i

Performance

125i
M135i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

125i

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M135i

 REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
125i
14.87 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

125i
M135i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
125i
37 mpg
31 mpg
M135i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
431 mi
125i
513 mi
431 mi
M135i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
142.1 kWh
125i
119.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

125i
M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft